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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.44, 2,174.70 and 1,357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.44, 2,174.70 and 1,357.68 is: 2,032.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.44 : 2,174.70 = 1,357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.44/2,174.70 = 1,357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.44x = 2,174.70 × 1,357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.44x = 2,952,546.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,546.70/1,452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.82

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