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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.24, 3,825.93 and 1,089.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.24, 3,825.93 and 1,089.38 is: 1,633.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.24 : 3,825.93 = 1,089.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.24/3,825.93 = 1,089.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.24x = 3,825.93 × 1,089.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.24x = 4,167,891.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,891.62/2,552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.03

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