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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.81, 3,358.03 and 852.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.81, 3,358.03 and 852.31 is: 1,278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.81 : 3,358.03 = 852.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.81/3,358.03 = 852.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.81x = 3,358.03 × 852.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.81x = 2,862,082.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,082.55/2,237.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.97

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