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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.48, 3,315.03 and 1,354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.48, 3,315.03 and 1,354.52 is: 1,869.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.48 : 3,315.03 = 1,354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.48/3,315.03 = 1,354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.48x = 3,315.03 × 1,354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.48x = 4,490,274.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,490,274.44/2,402.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.02

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