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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.08, 3,522.59 and 1,504.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.08, 3,522.59 and 1,504.75 is: 2,076.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.08 : 3,522.59 = 1,504.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.08/3,522.59 = 1,504.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.08x = 3,522.59 × 1,504.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.08x = 5,300,617.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,300,617.30/2,552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.98

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