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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.30, 4,280.75 and 1,210.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.30, 4,280.75 and 1,210.01 is: 1,815.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.30 : 4,280.75 = 1,210.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.30/4,280.75 = 1,210.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.30x = 4,280.75 × 1,210.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.30x = 5,179,722.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179,722.85/2,852.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.98

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