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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.95, 4,200.56 and 852.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.95, 4,200.56 and 852.30 is: 1,278.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.95 : 4,200.56 = 852.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.95/4,200.56 = 852.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.95x = 4,200.56 × 852.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.95x = 3,580,133.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,133.03/2,799.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.64

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