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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.76, 4,275.84 and 1,310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.76, 4,275.84 and 1,310.52 is: 1,964.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.76 : 4,275.84 = 1,310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.76/4,275.84 = 1,310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.76x = 4,275.84 × 1,310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.76x = 5,603,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,603,573.84/2,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.26

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