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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.54, 3,637.47 and 1,452.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.54, 3,637.47 and 1,452.42 is: 2,176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.54 : 3,637.47 = 1,452.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.54/3,637.47 = 1,452.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.54x = 3,637.47 × 1,452.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.54x = 5,283,134.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,283,134.18/2,427.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.33

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