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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.65, 2,175.38 and 1,360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.65, 2,175.38 and 1,360.38 is: 2,037.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.65 : 2,175.38 = 1,360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.65/2,175.38 = 1,360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.65x = 2,175.38 × 1,360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.65x = 2,959,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,350.67/1,452.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.21

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