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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.66, 3,511.32 and 1,452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.66, 3,511.32 and 1,452.28 is: 2,177.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.66 : 3,511.32 = 1,452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.66/3,511.32 = 1,452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.66x = 3,511.32 × 1,452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.66x = 5,099,419.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,099,419.81/2,341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.69

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