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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.40, 3,162.36 and 1,452.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.40, 3,162.36 and 1,452.88 is: 2,004.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.40 : 3,162.36 = 1,452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.40/3,162.36 = 1,452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.40x = 3,162.36 × 1,452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.40x = 4,594,529.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,529.60/2,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.24

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