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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.12, 4,305.44 and 1,552.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.12, 4,305.44 and 1,552.29 is: 2,329.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.12 : 4,305.44 = 1,552.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.12/4,305.44 = 1,552.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.12x = 4,305.44 × 1,552.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.12x = 6,683,291.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,683,291.46/2,869.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.39

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