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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.05, 3,306.48 and 1,452.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.05, 3,306.48 and 1,452.37 is: 2,004.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.05 : 3,306.48 = 1,452.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.05/3,306.48 = 1,452.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.05x = 3,306.48 × 1,452.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.05x = 4,802,232.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802,232.36/2,396.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.23

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