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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.23, 4,200.97 and 852.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.23, 4,200.97 and 852.59 is: 1,279.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.23 : 4,200.97 = 852.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.23/4,200.97 = 852.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.23x = 4,200.97 × 852.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.23x = 3,581,686.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,686.14/2,800.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.07

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