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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.10, 3,968.55 and 1,552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.10, 3,968.55 and 1,552.20 is: 2,323.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.10 : 3,968.55 = 1,552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.10/3,968.55 = 1,552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.10x = 3,968.55 × 1,552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.10x = 6,159,983.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,159,983.31/2,651.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.56

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