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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.52, 4,278.76 and 800.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.52, 4,278.76 and 800.52 is: 1,200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.52 : 4,278.76 = 800.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.52/4,278.76 = 800.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.52x = 4,278.76 × 800.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.52x = 3,425,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,232.96/2,852.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.77

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