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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.59, 2,175.78 and 1,351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.59, 2,175.78 and 1,351.44 is: 2,024.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.59 : 2,175.78 = 1,351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.59/2,175.78 = 1,351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.59x = 2,175.78 × 1,351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.59x = 2,940,429.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,429.37/1,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.27

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