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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.22, 4,177.44 and 1,552.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.22, 4,177.44 and 1,552.04 is: 2,330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.22 : 4,177.44 = 1,552.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.22/4,177.44 = 1,552.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.22x = 4,177.44 × 1,552.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.22x = 6,483,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,483,553.98/2,782.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.35

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