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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.87, 3,618.18 and 852.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.87, 3,618.18 and 852.08 is: 1,278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.87 : 3,618.18 = 852.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.87/3,618.18 = 852.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.87x = 3,618.18 × 852.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.87x = 3,082,978.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,978.81/2,411.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.25

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