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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.16, 4,398.32 and 852.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.16, 4,398.32 and 852.08 is: 1,278.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.16 : 4,398.32 = 852.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.16/4,398.32 = 852.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.16x = 4,398.32 × 852.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.16x = 3,747,720.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,720.51/2,932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.14

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