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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.52, 3,232.46 and 1,324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.52, 3,232.46 and 1,324.44 is: 1,988.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.52 : 3,232.46 = 1,324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.52/3,232.46 = 1,324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.52x = 3,232.46 × 1,324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.52x = 4,281,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,192.70/2,152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.93

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