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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.91, 3,825.73 and 1,070.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.91, 3,825.73 and 1,070.52 is: 1,604.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.91 : 3,825.73 = 1,070.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.91/3,825.73 = 1,070.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.91x = 3,825.73 × 1,070.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.91x = 4,095,520.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,520.48/2,552.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.26

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