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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.52, 3,972.30 and 1,828.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.52, 3,972.30 and 1,828.48 is: 2,738.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.52 : 3,972.30 = 1,828.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.52/3,972.30 = 1,828.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.52x = 3,972.30 × 1,828.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.52x = 7,263,271.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,263,271.10/2,652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.25

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