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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.74, 3,522.36 and 1,505.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.74, 3,522.36 and 1,505.01 is: 2,076.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.74 : 3,522.36 = 1,505.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.74/3,522.36 = 1,505.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.74x = 3,522.36 × 1,505.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.74x = 5,301,169.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,301,169.41/2,552.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.66

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