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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.54, 3,524.58 and 2,080.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.54, 3,524.58 and 2,080.51 is: 2,872.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.54 : 3,524.58 = 2,080.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.54/3,524.58 = 2,080.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.54x = 3,524.58 × 2,080.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.54x = 7,332,923.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,332,923.94/2,552.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,872.79

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