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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.82, 3,115.20 and 1,552.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.82, 3,115.20 and 1,552.62 is: 2,336.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.82 : 3,115.20 = 1,552.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.82/3,115.20 = 1,552.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.82x = 3,115.20 × 1,552.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.82x = 4,836,721.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836,721.82/2,069.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.78

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