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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.77, 3,825.91 and 2,206.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.77, 3,825.91 and 2,206.09 is: 3,306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.77 : 3,825.91 = 2,206.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.77/3,825.91 = 2,206.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.77x = 3,825.91 × 2,206.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.77x = 8,440,301.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,440,301.79/2,552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.33

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