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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.16, 4,200.09 and 852.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.16, 4,200.09 and 852.21 is: 1,278.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.16 : 4,200.09 = 852.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.16/4,200.09 = 852.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.16x = 4,200.09 × 852.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.16x = 3,579,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,358.70/2,800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.27

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