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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.76, 3,825.57 and 1,380.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.76, 3,825.57 and 1,380.23 is: 2,068.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.76 : 3,825.57 = 1,380.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.76/3,825.57 = 1,380.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.76x = 3,825.57 × 1,380.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.76x = 5,280,166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280,166.48/2,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.41

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