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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.92, 4,200.50 and 852.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.92, 4,200.50 and 852.27 is: 1,278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.92 : 4,200.50 = 852.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.92/4,200.50 = 852.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.92x = 4,200.50 × 852.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.92x = 3,579,972.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,972.77/2,799.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.60

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