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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.93, 3,637.92 and 1,452.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.93, 3,637.92 and 1,452.98 is: 2,176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.93 : 3,637.92 = 1,452.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.93/3,637.92 = 1,452.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.93x = 3,637.92 × 1,452.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.93x = 5,285,825.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,285,825.00/2,428.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.19

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