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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.37, 3,822.06 and 2,038.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.37, 3,822.06 and 2,038.29 is: 3,052.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.37 : 3,822.06 = 2,038.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.37/3,822.06 = 2,038.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.37x = 3,822.06 × 2,038.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.37x = 7,790,466.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,790,466.68/2,552.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.25

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