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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.33, 4,082.87 and 1,552.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.33, 4,082.87 and 1,552.67 is: 2,330.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.33 : 4,082.87 = 1,552.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.33/4,082.87 = 1,552.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.33x = 4,082.87 × 1,552.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.33x = 6,339,349.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,339,349.76/2,720.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.36

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