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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.82, 3,471.71 and 852.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.82, 3,471.71 and 852.62 is: 1,279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.82 : 3,471.71 = 852.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.82/3,471.71 = 852.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.82x = 3,471.71 × 852.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.82x = 2,960,027.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,027.76/2,313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.28

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