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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.57, 3,974.52 and 1,352.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.57, 3,974.52 and 1,352.25 is: 2,026.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.57 : 3,974.52 = 1,352.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.57/3,974.52 = 1,352.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.57x = 3,974.52 × 1,352.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.57x = 5,374,544.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,374,544.67/2,652.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.17

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