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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.68, 3,386.82 and 852.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.68, 3,386.82 and 852.54 is: 1,278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.68 : 3,386.82 = 852.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.68/3,386.82 = 852.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.68x = 3,386.82 × 852.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.68x = 2,887,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,399.52/2,257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.92

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