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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.56, 2,833.26 and 1,224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.56, 2,833.26 and 1,224.56 is: 1,690.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.56 : 2,833.26 = 1,224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.56/2,833.26 = 1,224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.56x = 2,833.26 × 1,224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.56x = 3,469,499.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,499.36/2,052.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.33

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