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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.44, 3,515.36 and 1,652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.44, 3,515.36 and 1,652.16 is: 2,278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.44 : 3,515.36 = 1,652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.44/3,515.36 = 1,652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.44x = 3,515.36 × 1,652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.44x = 5,807,937.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,807,937.18/2,549.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.12

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