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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.22, 4,052.99 and 853.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.22, 4,052.99 and 853.52 is: 1,280.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.22 : 4,052.99 = 853.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.22/4,052.99 = 853.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.22x = 4,052.99 × 853.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.22x = 3,459,313.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,313.89/2,702.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.17

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