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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.23, 3,820.91 and 1,897.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.23, 3,820.91 and 1,897.01 is: 2,839.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.23 : 3,820.91 = 1,897.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.23/3,820.91 = 1,897.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.23x = 3,820.91 × 1,897.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.23x = 7,248,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248,290.18/2,552.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.98

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