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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.28, 4,278.80 and 1,003.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.28, 4,278.80 and 1,003.24 is: 1,504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.28 : 4,278.80 = 1,003.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.28/4,278.80 = 1,003.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.28x = 4,278.80 × 1,003.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.28x = 4,292,663.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,663.31/2,852.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.99

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