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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.56, 3,087.28 and 1,451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.56, 3,087.28 and 1,451.52 is: 2,002.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.56 : 3,087.28 = 1,451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.56/3,087.28 = 1,451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.56x = 3,087.28 × 1,451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.56x = 4,481,248.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,248.67/2,237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.74

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