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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.76, 3,056.40 and 1,552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.76, 3,056.40 and 1,552.24 is: 2,325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.76 : 3,056.40 = 1,552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.76/3,056.40 = 1,552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.76x = 3,056.40 × 1,552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.76x = 4,744,266.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,266.34/2,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.89

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