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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.25, 3,587.01 and 852.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.25, 3,587.01 and 852.25 is: 1,278.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.25 : 3,587.01 = 852.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.25/3,587.01 = 852.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.25x = 3,587.01 × 852.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.25x = 3,057,029.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,029.27/2,391.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.42

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