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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,415.36, 6,092.52 and 2,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,415.36, 6,092.52 and 2,552 is: 3,521.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,415.36 : 6,092.52 = 2,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,415.36/6,092.52 = 2,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,415.36x = 6,092.52 × 2,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,415.36x = 15,548,111.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,548,111.04/4,415.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.37

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