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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.50, 3,306.36 and 1,452.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.50, 3,306.36 and 1,452.04 is: 2,003.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.50 : 3,306.36 = 1,452.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.50/3,306.36 = 1,452.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.50x = 3,306.36 × 1,452.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.50x = 4,800,966.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,800,966.97/2,396.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.32

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