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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.85, 4,199.62 and 851.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.85, 4,199.62 and 851.90 is: 1,277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.85 : 4,199.62 = 851.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.85/4,199.62 = 851.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.85x = 4,199.62 × 851.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.85x = 3,577,656.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,656.28/2,799.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.80

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