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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.04, 3,744.06 and 852.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.04, 3,744.06 and 852.60 is: 1,278.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.04 : 3,744.06 = 852.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.04/3,744.06 = 852.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.04x = 3,744.06 × 852.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.04x = 3,192,203.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,203.59/2,496.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.91

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