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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.02, 3,154.25 and 852.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.02, 3,154.25 and 852.35 is: 1,279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.02 : 3,154.25 = 852.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.02/3,154.25 = 852.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.02x = 3,154.25 × 852.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.02x = 2,688,520.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,520.73/2,102.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.02

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