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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.47, 3,356.94 and 852.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.47, 3,356.94 and 852.45 is: 1,277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.47 : 3,356.94 = 852.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.47/3,356.94 = 852.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.47x = 3,356.94 × 852.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.47x = 2,861,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,623.50/2,239.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.81

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