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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.22, 3,569.85 and 1,652.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.22, 3,569.85 and 1,652.22 is: 2,476.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.22 : 3,569.85 = 1,652.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.22/3,569.85 = 1,652.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.22x = 3,569.85 × 1,652.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.22x = 5,898,177.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,898,177.57/2,381.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.96

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