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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.06, 3,828.36 and 1,090.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.06, 3,828.36 and 1,090.82 is: 1,636.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.06 : 3,828.36 = 1,090.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.06/3,828.36 = 1,090.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.06x = 3,828.36 × 1,090.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.06x = 4,176,051.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,051.66/2,552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.35

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