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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.24, 3,775.74 and 1,652.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.24, 3,775.74 and 1,652.02 is: 2,482.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.24 : 3,775.74 = 1,652.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.24/3,775.74 = 1,652.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.24x = 3,775.74 × 1,652.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.24x = 6,237,597.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,237,597.99/2,512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.88

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