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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.71, 3,585.39 and 852.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.71, 3,585.39 and 852.35 is: 1,277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.71 : 3,585.39 = 852.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.71/3,585.39 = 852.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.71x = 3,585.39 × 852.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.71x = 3,056,007.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,007.17/2,391.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.75

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