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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.24, 3,010.65 and 1,552.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.24, 3,010.65 and 1,552.57 is: 2,141.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.24 : 3,010.65 = 1,552.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.24/3,010.65 = 1,552.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.24x = 3,010.65 × 1,552.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.24x = 4,674,244.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,674,244.87/2,182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.95

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