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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.14, 4,200.83 and 852.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.14, 4,200.83 and 852.49 is: 1,278.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.14 : 4,200.83 = 852.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.14/4,200.83 = 852.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.14x = 4,200.83 × 852.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.14x = 3,581,169.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,169.75/2,800.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.93

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