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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.52, 3,522.92 and 1,504.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.52, 3,522.92 and 1,504.79 is: 2,076.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.52 : 3,522.92 = 1,504.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.52/3,522.92 = 1,504.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.52x = 3,522.92 × 1,504.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.52x = 5,301,229.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,301,229.65/2,552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.86

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