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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.65, 4,398.98 and 852.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.65, 4,398.98 and 852.66 is: 1,278.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.65 : 4,398.98 = 852.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.65/4,398.98 = 852.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.65x = 4,398.98 × 852.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.65x = 3,750,837.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,837.22/2,932.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.99

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