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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.22, 4,398.06 and 852.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.22, 4,398.06 and 852.77 is: 1,279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.22 : 4,398.06 = 852.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.22/4,398.06 = 852.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.22x = 4,398.06 × 852.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.22x = 3,750,533.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,533.63/2,932.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.08

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