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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.92, 3,225.48 and 1,452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.92, 3,225.48 and 1,452.20 is: 2,004.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.92 : 3,225.48 = 1,452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.92/3,225.48 = 1,452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.92x = 3,225.48 × 1,452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.92x = 4,684,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684,042.06/2,336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.37

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