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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.53, 4,279.07 and 1,120.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.53, 4,279.07 and 1,120.75 is: 1,681.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.53 : 4,279.07 = 1,120.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.53/4,279.07 = 1,120.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.53x = 4,279.07 × 1,120.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.53x = 4,795,762.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795,762.10/2,852.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.23

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