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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.71, 4,051.61 and 852

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.71, 4,051.61 and 852 is: 1,278.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.71 : 4,051.61 = 852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.71/4,051.61 = 852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.71x = 4,051.61 × 852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.71x = 3,451,967.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,967.46/2,700.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.17

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