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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.07, 3,524.33 and 2,199.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.07, 3,524.33 and 2,199.45 is: 3,037.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.07 : 3,524.33 = 2,199.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.07/3,524.33 = 2,199.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.07x = 3,524.33 × 2,199.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.07x = 7,751,587.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,751,587.62/2,552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.37

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