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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.48, 3,639.13 and 1,452.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.48, 3,639.13 and 1,452.26 is: 2,178.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.48 : 3,639.13 = 1,452.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.48/3,639.13 = 1,452.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.48x = 3,639.13 × 1,452.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.48x = 5,284,968.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,284,968.40/2,425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.94

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