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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.13, 3,828.47 and 1,253.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.13, 3,828.47 and 1,253.97 is: 1,881.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.13 : 3,828.47 = 1,253.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.13/3,828.47 = 1,253.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.13x = 3,828.47 × 1,253.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.13x = 4,800,780.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,800,780.26/2,552.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.09

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