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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.36, 3,522.44 and 1,433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.36, 3,522.44 and 1,433.28 is: 1,978.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.36 : 3,522.44 = 1,433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.36/3,522.44 = 1,433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.36x = 3,522.44 × 1,433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.36x = 5,048,642.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,048,642.80/2,552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978.03

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