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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.13, 3,821.31 and 2,029.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.13, 3,821.31 and 2,029.68 is: 3,039.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.13 : 3,821.31 = 2,029.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.13/3,821.31 = 2,029.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.13x = 3,821.31 × 2,029.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.13x = 7,756,036.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,756,036.48/2,552.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.04

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