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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.02, 3,240.85 and 1,452.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.02, 3,240.85 and 1,452.02 is: 2,004.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.02 : 3,240.85 = 1,452.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.02/3,240.85 = 1,452.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.02x = 3,240.85 × 1,452.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.02x = 4,705,779.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,779.02/2,348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.15

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