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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.37, 2,866.97 and 1,552.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.37, 2,866.97 and 1,552.49 is: 2,142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.37 : 2,866.97 = 1,552.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.37/2,866.97 = 1,552.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.37x = 2,866.97 × 1,552.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.37x = 4,450,942.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,942.26/2,077.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.59

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