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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.17, 4,275.51 and 2,016.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.17, 4,275.51 and 2,016.63 is: 3,023.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.17 : 4,275.51 = 2,016.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.17/4,275.51 = 2,016.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.17x = 4,275.51 × 2,016.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.17x = 8,622,121.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,622,121.73/2,852.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.00

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