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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.10, 4,270.77 and 2,604.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.10, 4,270.77 and 2,604.24 is: 3,899.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.10 : 4,270.77 = 2,604.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.10/4,270.77 = 2,604.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.10x = 4,270.77 × 2,604.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.10x = 11,122,110.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,122,110.06/2,852.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.62

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