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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.52, 2,480.40 and 1,242.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.52, 2,480.40 and 1,242.66 is: 1,865.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.52 : 2,480.40 = 1,242.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.52/2,480.40 = 1,242.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.52x = 2,480.40 × 1,242.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.52x = 3,082,293.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,293.86/1,652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.21

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