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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.67, 4,789.23 and 852.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.67, 4,789.23 and 852.67 is: 1,279.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.67 : 4,789.23 = 852.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.67/4,789.23 = 852.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.67x = 4,789.23 × 852.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.67x = 4,083,632.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,632.74/3,192.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.07

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