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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.88, 4,129.34 and 1,021.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.88, 4,129.34 and 1,021.52 is: 1,532.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.88 : 4,129.34 = 1,021.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.88/4,129.34 = 1,021.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.88x = 4,129.34 × 1,021.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.88x = 4,218,203.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,218,203.40/2,752.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.29

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