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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.80, 3,500.02 and 852.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.80, 3,500.02 and 852.85 is: 1,279.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.80 : 3,500.02 = 852.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.80/3,500.02 = 852.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.80x = 3,500.02 × 852.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.80x = 2,984,992.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,992.06/2,333.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.03

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