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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.96, 3,154.82 and 1,752.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.96, 3,154.82 and 1,752.92 is: 2,420.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.96 : 3,154.82 = 1,752.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.96/3,154.82 = 1,752.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.96x = 3,154.82 × 1,752.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.96x = 5,530,147.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,530,147.07/2,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.24

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