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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.58, 4,052.99 and 852.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.58, 4,052.99 and 852.87 is: 1,279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.58 : 4,052.99 = 852.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.58/4,052.99 = 852.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.58x = 4,052.99 × 852.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.58x = 3,456,669.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,669.32/2,701.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.50

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