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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.37, 4,924.51 and 2,152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.37, 4,924.51 and 2,152.52 is: 2,969.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.37 : 4,924.51 = 2,152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.37/4,924.51 = 2,152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.37x = 4,924.51 × 2,152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.37x = 10,600,113.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,600,113.20/3,569.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,969.74

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