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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.89, 2,773.69 and 1,452.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.89, 2,773.69 and 1,452.37 is: 2,001.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.89 : 2,773.69 = 1,452.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.89/2,773.69 = 1,452.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.89x = 2,773.69 × 1,452.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.89x = 4,028,424.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,424.15/2,012.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.31

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