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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.80, 4,565.52 and 852.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.80, 4,565.52 and 852.84 is: 1,279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.80 : 4,565.52 = 852.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.80/4,565.52 = 852.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.80x = 4,565.52 × 852.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.80x = 3,893,658.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893,658.08/3,043.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.21

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