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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.41, 3,910.85 and 852.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.41, 3,910.85 and 852.35 is: 1,278.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.41 : 3,910.85 = 852.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.41/3,910.85 = 852.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.41x = 3,910.85 × 852.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.41x = 3,333,389.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,389.18/2,607.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.43

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