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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.40, 4,201.21 and 852.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.40, 4,201.21 and 852.55 is: 1,279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.40 : 4,201.21 = 852.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.40/4,201.21 = 852.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.40x = 4,201.21 × 852.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.40x = 3,581,741.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,741.59/2,800.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.01

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