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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.70, 3,825.27 and 1,512.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.70, 3,825.27 and 1,512.96 is: 2,267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.70 : 3,825.27 = 1,512.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.70/3,825.27 = 1,512.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.70x = 3,825.27 × 1,512.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.70x = 5,787,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,787,480.50/2,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.20

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