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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.16, 4,275.84 and 1,119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.16, 4,275.84 and 1,119.84 is: 1,678.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.16 : 4,275.84 = 1,119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.16/4,275.84 = 1,119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.16x = 4,275.84 × 1,119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.16x = 4,788,256.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,788,256.67/2,852.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.82

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