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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.48, 4,565.28 and 852.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.48, 4,565.28 and 852.08 is: 1,278.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.48 : 4,565.28 = 852.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.48/4,565.28 = 852.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.48x = 4,565.28 × 852.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.48x = 3,889,983.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,983.78/3,043.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.14

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