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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.97, 3,242.26 and 1,452.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.97, 3,242.26 and 1,452.97 is: 2,005.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.97 : 3,242.26 = 1,452.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.97/3,242.26 = 1,452.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.97x = 3,242.26 × 1,452.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.97x = 4,710,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710,912.38/2,348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.53

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