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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.16, 3,910.33 and 852.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.16, 3,910.33 and 852.15 is: 1,278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.16 : 3,910.33 = 852.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.16/3,910.33 = 852.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.16x = 3,910.33 × 852.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.16x = 3,332,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,183.45/2,607.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.09

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