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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.20, 4,284.78 and 2,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.20, 4,284.78 and 2,366.20 is: 3,554.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.20 : 4,284.78 = 2,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.20/4,284.78 = 2,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.20x = 4,284.78 × 2,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.20x = 10,138,646.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,138,646.44/2,852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.68

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