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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.28, 3,632.52 and 1,452.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.28, 3,632.52 and 1,452.56 is: 2,175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.28 : 3,632.52 = 1,452.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.28/3,632.52 = 1,452.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.28x = 3,632.52 × 1,452.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.28x = 5,276,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,276,453.25/2,425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,175.61

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