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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.76, 4,052.67 and 852.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.76, 4,052.67 and 852.83 is: 1,279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.76 : 4,052.67 = 852.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.76/4,052.67 = 852.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.76x = 4,052.67 × 852.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.76x = 3,456,238.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,238.56/2,701.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.25

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