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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.42, 3,358.38 and 852.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.42, 3,358.38 and 852.43 is: 1,278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.42 : 3,358.38 = 852.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.42/3,358.38 = 852.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.42x = 3,358.38 × 852.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.42x = 2,862,783.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,783.86/2,239.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.36

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