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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.52, 3,176.60 and 1,452.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.52, 3,176.60 and 1,452.18 is: 2,177.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.52 : 3,176.60 = 1,452.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.52/3,176.60 = 1,452.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.52x = 3,176.60 × 1,452.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.52x = 4,612,994.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,994.99/2,118.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.47

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