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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.52, 3,327.78 and 1,750.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.52, 3,327.78 and 1,750.12 is: 2,414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.52 : 3,327.78 = 1,750.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.52/3,327.78 = 1,750.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.52x = 3,327.78 × 1,750.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.52x = 5,824,014.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,824,014.33/2,412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.08

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