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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.80, 3,628.08 and 1,552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.80, 3,628.08 and 1,552.80 is: 2,331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.80 : 3,628.08 = 1,552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.80/3,628.08 = 1,552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.80x = 3,628.08 × 1,552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.80x = 5,633,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,633,682.62/2,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.05

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