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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.34, 4,082.88 and 1,552.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.34, 4,082.88 and 1,552.68 is: 2,330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.34 : 4,082.88 = 1,552.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.34/4,082.88 = 1,552.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.34x = 4,082.88 × 1,552.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.34x = 6,339,406.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,339,406.12/2,720.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.37

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