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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.51, 4,199.14 and 851.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.51, 4,199.14 and 851.65 is: 1,277.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.51 : 4,199.14 = 851.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.51/4,199.14 = 851.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.51x = 4,199.14 × 851.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.51x = 3,576,197.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,197.58/2,799.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.44

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