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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.42, 3,358.26 and 852.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.42, 3,358.26 and 852.86 is: 1,278.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.42 : 3,358.26 = 852.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.42/3,358.26 = 852.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.42x = 3,358.26 × 852.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.42x = 2,864,125.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,125.62/2,240.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.39

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