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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.10, 3,818.43 and 1,688.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.10, 3,818.43 and 1,688.10 is: 2,525.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.10 : 3,818.43 = 1,688.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.10/3,818.43 = 1,688.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.10x = 3,818.43 × 1,688.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.10x = 6,445,891.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,445,891.68/2,552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.72

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