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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.44, 3,087.03 and 1,452.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.44, 3,087.03 and 1,452.01 is: 2,003.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.44 : 3,087.03 = 1,452.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.44/3,087.03 = 1,452.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.44x = 3,087.03 × 1,452.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.44x = 4,482,398.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,398.43/2,237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.36

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