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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.49, 3,089.21 and 1,452.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.49, 3,089.21 and 1,452.69 is: 2,005.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.49 : 3,089.21 = 1,452.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.49/3,089.21 = 1,452.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.49x = 3,089.21 × 1,452.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.49x = 4,487,657.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,487,657.21/2,237.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.67

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