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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.20, 3,805.41 and 2,529.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.20, 3,805.41 and 2,529.48 is: 3,771.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.20 : 3,805.41 = 2,529.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.20/3,805.41 = 2,529.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.20x = 3,805.41 × 2,529.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.20x = 9,625,708.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,625,708.49/2,552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.53

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