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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.35, 3,601.39 and 1,152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.35, 3,601.39 and 1,152.26 is: 1,727.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.35 : 3,601.39 = 1,152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.35/3,601.39 = 1,152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.35x = 3,601.39 × 1,152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.35x = 4,149,737.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,737.64/2,402.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.37

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