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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.13, 3,523.25 and 2,183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.13, 3,523.25 and 2,183.07 is: 3,013.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.13 : 3,523.25 = 2,183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.13/3,523.25 = 2,183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.13x = 3,523.25 × 2,183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.13x = 7,691,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,691,490.46/2,552.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.75

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