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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.20, 4,552.80 and 1,652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.20, 4,552.80 and 1,652.80 is: 2,479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.20 : 4,552.80 = 1,652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.20/4,552.80 = 1,652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.20x = 4,552.80 × 1,652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.20x = 7,524,867.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,524,867.84/3,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.20

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