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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.52, 3,252 and 1,439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.52, 3,252 and 1,439.96 is: 2,160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.52 : 3,252 = 1,439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.52/3,252 = 1,439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.52x = 3,252 × 1,439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.52x = 4,682,749.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,749.92/2,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.42

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