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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.82, 3,824.04 and 1,652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.82, 3,824.04 and 1,652.52 is: 2,279.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.82 : 3,824.04 = 1,652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.82/3,824.04 = 1,652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.82x = 3,824.04 × 1,652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.82x = 6,319,302.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,319,302.58/2,771.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.84

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