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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.60, 3,774.42 and 1,652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.60, 3,774.42 and 1,652.28 is: 2,474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.60 : 3,774.42 = 1,652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.60/3,774.42 = 1,652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.60x = 3,774.42 × 1,652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.60x = 6,236,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,236,398.68/2,520.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.17

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