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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.52, 3,320.98 and 1,302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.52, 3,320.98 and 1,302.52 is: 1,797.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.52 : 3,320.98 = 1,302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.52/3,320.98 = 1,302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.52x = 3,320.98 × 1,302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.52x = 4,325,642.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,642.87/2,406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.47

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