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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.32, 3,828.54 and 2,388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.32, 3,828.54 and 2,388.28 is: 3,582.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.32 : 3,828.54 = 2,388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.32/3,828.54 = 2,388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.32x = 3,828.54 × 2,388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.32x = 9,143,625.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,143,625.51/2,552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.48

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