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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.67, 4,786.24 and 850.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.67, 4,786.24 and 850.67 is: 1,276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.67 : 4,786.24 = 850.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.67/4,786.24 = 850.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.67x = 4,786.24 × 850.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.67x = 4,071,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,482.60/3,190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.06

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