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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.28, 3,741.82 and 852.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.28, 3,741.82 and 852.93 is: 1,277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.28 : 3,741.82 = 852.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.28/3,741.82 = 852.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.28x = 3,741.82 × 852.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.28x = 3,191,510.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,510.80/2,497.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.99

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