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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.02, 3,244.88 and 1,512.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.02, 3,244.88 and 1,512.62 is: 2,086.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.02 : 3,244.88 = 1,512.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.02/3,244.88 = 1,512.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.02x = 3,244.88 × 1,512.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.02x = 4,908,246.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,908,246.60/2,352.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.82

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