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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.36, 3,289.86 and 1,452.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.36, 3,289.86 and 1,452.68 is: 2,004.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.36 : 3,289.86 = 1,452.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.36/3,289.86 = 1,452.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.36x = 3,289.86 × 1,452.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.36x = 4,779,113.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,113.82/2,384.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.36

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