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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.68, 4,274.99 and 1,207.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.68, 4,274.99 and 1,207.35 is: 1,810.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.68 : 4,274.99 = 1,207.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.68/4,274.99 = 1,207.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.68x = 4,274.99 × 1,207.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.68x = 5,161,409.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,161,409.18/2,850.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.59

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