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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.44, 4,200.52 and 852.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.44, 4,200.52 and 852.50 is: 1,278.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.44 : 4,200.52 = 852.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.44/4,200.52 = 852.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.44x = 4,200.52 × 852.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.44x = 3,580,943.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,943.30/2,800.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.71

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