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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.52, 4,291.52 and 808.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.52, 4,291.52 and 808.52 is: 1,212.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.52 : 4,291.52 = 808.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.52/4,291.52 = 808.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.52x = 4,291.52 × 808.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.52x = 3,469,779.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,779.75/2,860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.99

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