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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.56, 3,743.96 and 852.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.56, 3,743.96 and 852.66 is: 1,278.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.56 : 3,743.96 = 852.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.56/3,743.96 = 852.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.56x = 3,743.96 × 852.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.56x = 3,192,320.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,320.67/2,496.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.69

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