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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.71, 4,200.53 and 852.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.71, 4,200.53 and 852.66 is: 1,278.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.71 : 4,200.53 = 852.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.71/4,200.53 = 852.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.71x = 4,200.53 × 852.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.71x = 3,581,619.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,619.65/2,800.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.83

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