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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.80, 4,276.96 and 1,122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.80, 4,276.96 and 1,122.72 is: 1,683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.80 : 4,276.96 = 1,122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.80/4,276.96 = 1,122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.80x = 4,276.96 × 1,122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.80x = 4,801,828.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,828.53/2,852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.20

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