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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.19, 3,521.12 and 1,668.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.19, 3,521.12 and 1,668.51 is: 2,301.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.19 : 3,521.12 = 1,668.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.19/3,521.12 = 1,668.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.19x = 3,521.12 × 1,668.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.19x = 5,875,015.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,875,015.59/2,552.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.95

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