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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.26, 3,777.40 and 852.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.26, 3,777.40 and 852.40 is: 1,278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.26 : 3,777.40 = 852.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.26/3,777.40 = 852.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.26x = 3,777.40 × 852.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.26x = 3,219,845.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,845.78/2,518.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.60

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