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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.02, 4,273.17 and 2,304.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.02, 4,273.17 and 2,304.46 is: 3,452.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.02 : 4,273.17 = 2,304.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.02/4,273.17 = 2,304.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.02x = 4,273.17 × 2,304.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.02x = 9,847,349.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,847,349.34/2,852.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.76

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