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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.52, 3,438.56 and 1,552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.52, 3,438.56 and 1,552.80 is: 2,326.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.52 : 3,438.56 = 1,552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.52/3,438.56 = 1,552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.52x = 3,438.56 × 1,552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.52x = 5,339,395.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,339,395.97/2,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.01

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