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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.46, 3,520.71 and 1,669.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.46, 3,520.71 and 1,669.02 is: 2,302.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.46 : 3,520.71 = 1,669.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.46/3,520.71 = 1,669.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.46x = 3,520.71 × 1,669.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.46x = 5,876,135.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,876,135.40/2,552.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.15

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