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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.96, 4,199.96 and 852.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.96, 4,199.96 and 852.16 is: 1,278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.96 : 4,199.96 = 852.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.96/4,199.96 = 852.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.96x = 4,199.96 × 852.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.96x = 3,579,037.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,037.91/2,799.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.25

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