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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.23, 4,399.09 and 852.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.23, 4,399.09 and 852.19 is: 1,278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.23 : 4,399.09 = 852.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.23/4,399.09 = 852.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.23x = 4,399.09 × 852.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.23x = 3,748,852.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,852.17/2,932.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.50

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