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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.40, 3,468.52 and 852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.40, 3,468.52 and 852.20 is: 1,277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.40 : 3,468.52 = 852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.40/3,468.52 = 852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.40x = 3,468.52 × 852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.40x = 2,955,872.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,872.74/2,314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.17

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