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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.86, 3,126.33 and 852.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.86, 3,126.33 and 852.21 is: 1,278.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.86 : 3,126.33 = 852.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.86/3,126.33 = 852.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.86x = 3,126.33 × 852.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.86x = 2,664,289.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,289.69/2,083.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.54

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