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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.22, 4,051.49 and 852.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.22, 4,051.49 and 852.52 is: 1,278.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.22 : 4,051.49 = 852.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.22/4,051.49 = 852.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.22x = 4,051.49 × 852.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.22x = 3,453,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,971.99/2,701.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.67

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