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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.27, 3,496.49 and 1,452.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.27, 3,496.49 and 1,452.55 is: 2,179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.27 : 3,496.49 = 1,452.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.27/3,496.49 = 1,452.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.27x = 3,496.49 × 1,452.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.27x = 5,078,826.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078,826.55/2,330.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.50

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