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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.52, 3,292.32 and 1,453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.52, 3,292.32 and 1,453.48 is: 2,005.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.52 : 3,292.32 = 1,453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.52/3,292.32 = 1,453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.52x = 3,292.32 × 1,453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.52x = 4,785,321.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,785,321.27/2,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.99

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