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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.52, 3,573.24 and 843.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.52, 3,573.24 and 843.52 is: 1,265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.52 : 3,573.24 = 843.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.52/3,573.24 = 843.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.52x = 3,573.24 × 843.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.52x = 3,014,099.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,099.40/2,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.09

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