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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.35, 2,003.20 and 1,404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.35, 2,003.20 and 1,404.16 is: 1,936.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.35 : 2,003.20 = 1,404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.35/2,003.20 = 1,404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.35x = 2,003.20 × 1,404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.35x = 2,812,804.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,804.79/1,452.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.72

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