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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.06, 3,227.13 and 852.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.06, 3,227.13 and 852.90 is: 1,279.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.06 : 3,227.13 = 852.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.06/3,227.13 = 852.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.06x = 3,227.13 × 852.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.06x = 2,752,419.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,419.18/2,151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.56

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