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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.08, 4,200.38 and 851.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.08, 4,200.38 and 851.94 is: 1,277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.08 : 4,200.38 = 851.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.08/4,200.38 = 851.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.08x = 4,200.38 × 851.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.08x = 3,578,471.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,471.74/2,800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.99

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