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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.81, 4,052.50 and 852.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.81, 4,052.50 and 852.98 is: 1,279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.81 : 4,052.50 = 852.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.81/4,052.50 = 852.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.81x = 4,052.50 × 852.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.81x = 3,456,679.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,679.06/2,701.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.40

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