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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,931.22, 4,396.56 and 851.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,931.22, 4,396.56 and 851.77 is: 1,277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,931.22 : 4,396.56 = 851.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,931.22/4,396.56 = 851.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,931.22x = 4,396.56 × 851.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,931.22x = 3,744,857.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,857.91/2,931.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.58

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