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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.18, 3,227.07 and 852.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.18, 3,227.07 and 852.54 is: 1,279.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.18 : 3,227.07 = 852.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.18/3,227.07 = 852.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.18x = 3,227.07 × 852.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.18x = 2,751,206.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,206.26/2,150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.52

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