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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.48, 3,562.89 and 1,452.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.48, 3,562.89 and 1,452.48 is: 2,177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.48 : 3,562.89 = 1,452.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.48/3,562.89 = 1,452.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.48x = 3,562.89 × 1,452.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.48x = 5,175,026.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,026.47/2,376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.60

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