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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.60, 4,764.42 and 2,852.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.60, 4,764.42 and 2,852.82 is: 4,273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.60 : 4,764.42 = 2,852.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.60/4,764.42 = 2,852.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.60x = 4,764.42 × 2,852.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.60x = 13,592,032.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,592,032.66/3,180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.42

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