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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.28, 3,284.85 and 1,552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.28, 3,284.85 and 1,552.72 is: 2,143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.28 : 3,284.85 = 1,552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.28/3,284.85 = 1,552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.28x = 3,284.85 × 1,552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.28x = 5,100,453.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,100,453.49/2,379.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.70

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