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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.88, 3,524.40 and 2,377.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.88, 3,524.40 and 2,377.92 is: 3,282.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.88 : 3,524.40 = 2,377.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.88/3,524.40 = 2,377.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.88x = 3,524.40 × 2,377.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.88x = 8,380,741.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,380,741.25/2,552.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.86

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