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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.88, 3,469.53 and 852.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.88, 3,469.53 and 852.12 is: 1,278.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.88 : 3,469.53 = 852.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.88/3,469.53 = 852.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.88x = 3,469.53 × 852.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.88x = 2,956,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,455.90/2,312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.26

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