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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.30, 2,828.44 and 1,552.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.30, 2,828.44 and 1,552.75 is: 2,141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.30 : 2,828.44 = 1,552.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.30/2,828.44 = 1,552.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.30x = 2,828.44 × 1,552.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.30x = 4,391,860.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,860.21/2,051.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.01

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