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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.04, 3,241.50 and 1,452.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.04, 3,241.50 and 1,452.55 is: 2,004.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.04 : 3,241.50 = 1,452.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.04/3,241.50 = 1,452.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.04x = 3,241.50 × 1,452.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.04x = 4,708,440.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,708,440.83/2,349.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.41

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