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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.37, 3,828.69 and 821.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.37, 3,828.69 and 821.13 is: 1,231.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.37 : 3,828.69 = 821.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.37/3,828.69 = 821.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.37x = 3,828.69 × 821.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.37x = 3,143,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,852.22/2,552.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.74

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