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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.81, 3,359.72 and 852.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.81, 3,359.72 and 852.82 is: 1,279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.81 : 3,359.72 = 852.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.81/3,359.72 = 852.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.81x = 3,359.72 × 852.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.81x = 2,865,236.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,236.41/2,239.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.23

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