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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.21, 3,978.99 and 1,557.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.21, 3,978.99 and 1,557.50 is: 2,336.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.21 : 3,978.99 = 1,557.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.21/3,978.99 = 1,557.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.21x = 3,978.99 × 1,557.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.21x = 6,197,257.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,197,257.03/2,652.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.64

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