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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.17, 3,421.95 and 1,552.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.17, 3,421.95 and 1,552.51 is: 2,324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.17 : 3,421.95 = 1,552.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.17/3,421.95 = 1,552.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.17x = 3,421.95 × 1,552.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.17x = 5,312,611.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,312,611.59/2,285.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.82

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