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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.51, 4,902.08 and 2,502.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.51, 4,902.08 and 2,502.75 is: 3,453.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.51 : 4,902.08 = 2,502.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.51/4,902.08 = 2,502.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.51x = 4,902.08 × 2,502.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.51x = 12,268,668.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,268,668.21/3,552.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.52

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