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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.26, 3,743.19 and 852.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.26, 3,743.19 and 852.59 is: 1,278.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.26 : 3,743.19 = 852.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.26/3,743.19 = 852.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.26x = 3,743.19 × 852.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.26x = 3,191,397.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,397.53/2,496.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.47

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