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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.79, 3,119.76 and 1,552.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.79, 3,119.76 and 1,552.05 is: 2,142.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.79 : 3,119.76 = 1,552.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.79/3,119.76 = 1,552.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.79x = 3,119.76 × 1,552.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.79x = 4,842,023.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842,023.51/2,259.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.69

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