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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.31, 3,825.37 and 1,319.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.31, 3,825.37 and 1,319.05 is: 1,976.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.31 : 3,825.37 = 1,319.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.31/3,825.37 = 1,319.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.31x = 3,825.37 × 1,319.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.31x = 5,045,860.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,045,860.73/2,552.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.98

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