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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.80, 3,520.92 and 1,923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.80, 3,520.92 and 1,923.52 is: 2,652.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.80 : 3,520.92 = 1,923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.80/3,520.92 = 1,923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.80x = 3,520.92 × 1,923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.80x = 6,772,560.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,772,560.04/2,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.99

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