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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800, 4,200 and 852.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800, 4,200 and 852.22 is: 1,278.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800 : 4,200 = 852.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800/4,200 = 852.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800x = 4,200 × 852.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800x = 3,579,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,324/2,800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.33

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