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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.57, 3,125.75 and 852.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.57, 3,125.75 and 852.30 is: 1,277.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.57 : 3,125.75 = 852.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.57/3,125.75 = 852.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.57x = 3,125.75 × 852.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.57x = 2,664,072.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,072.46/2,085.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.38

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