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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.31, 3,225.74 and 1,452.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.31, 3,225.74 and 1,452.51 is: 2,005.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.31 : 3,225.74 = 1,452.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.31/3,225.74 = 1,452.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.31x = 3,225.74 × 1,452.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.31x = 4,685,419.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685,419.61/2,336.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.48

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