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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.23, 3,520.28 and 2,466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.23, 3,520.28 and 2,466.50 is: 3,402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.23 : 3,520.28 = 2,466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.23/3,520.28 = 2,466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.23x = 3,520.28 × 2,466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.23x = 8,682,765.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,682,765.11/2,552.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.04

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