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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.36, 3,828.54 and 1,013

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.36, 3,828.54 and 1,013 is: 1,519.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.36 : 3,828.54 = 1,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.36/3,828.54 = 1,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.36x = 3,828.54 × 1,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.36x = 3,878,311.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,311.02/2,552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.50

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