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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.88, 3,570.32 and 1,452.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.88, 3,570.32 and 1,452.96 is: 2,182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.88 : 3,570.32 = 1,452.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.88/3,570.32 = 1,452.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.88x = 3,570.32 × 1,452.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.88x = 5,187,532.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,187,532.15/2,376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.50

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