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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.68, 3,496.37 and 1,452.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.68, 3,496.37 and 1,452.47 is: 2,178.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.68 : 3,496.37 = 1,452.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.68/3,496.37 = 1,452.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.68x = 3,496.37 × 1,452.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.68x = 5,078,347.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078,347.79/2,330.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.91

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