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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.21, 4,277.64 and 1,927.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.21, 4,277.64 and 1,927.52 is: 2,890.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.21 : 4,277.64 = 1,927.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.21/4,277.64 = 1,927.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.21x = 4,277.64 × 1,927.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.21x = 8,245,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,245,234.30/2,852.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.82

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