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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.45, 3,828.06 and 1,235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.45, 3,828.06 and 1,235.39 is: 1,852.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.45 : 3,828.06 = 1,235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.45/3,828.06 = 1,235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.45x = 3,828.06 × 1,235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.45x = 4,729,127.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,729,127.90/2,552.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.78

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