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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.17, 4,282.99 and 1,763.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.17, 4,282.99 and 1,763.46 is: 2,648.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.17 : 4,282.99 = 1,763.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.17/4,282.99 = 1,763.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.17x = 4,282.99 × 1,763.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.17x = 7,552,877.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,552,877.14/2,852.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.12

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