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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.52, 3,824.46 and 1,652.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.52, 3,824.46 and 1,652.64 is: 2,280.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.52 : 3,824.46 = 1,652.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.52/3,824.46 = 1,652.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.52x = 3,824.46 × 1,652.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.52x = 6,320,455.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,320,455.57/2,771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.50

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