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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.93, 4,279.01 and 1,209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.93, 4,279.01 and 1,209.26 is: 1,813.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.93 : 4,279.01 = 1,209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.93/4,279.01 = 1,209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.93x = 4,279.01 × 1,209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.93x = 5,174,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,174,408.19/2,852.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.72

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