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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.27, 3,970.52 and 1,552.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.27, 3,970.52 and 1,552.37 is: 2,324.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.27 : 3,970.52 = 1,552.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.27/3,970.52 = 1,552.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.27x = 3,970.52 × 1,552.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.27x = 6,163,708.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,163,708.37/2,651.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.81

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