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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.46, 4,200.70 and 852.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.46, 4,200.70 and 852.68 is: 1,279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.46 : 4,200.70 = 852.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.46/4,200.70 = 852.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.46x = 4,200.70 × 852.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.46x = 3,581,852.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,852.88/2,800.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.02

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