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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.28, 3,828.42 and 1,253.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.28, 3,828.42 and 1,253.43 is: 1,880.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.28 : 3,828.42 = 1,253.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.28/3,828.42 = 1,253.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.28x = 3,828.42 × 1,253.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.28x = 4,798,656.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,656.48/2,552.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.15

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