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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.67, 3,652.32 and 1,512.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.67, 3,652.32 and 1,512.25 is: 2,263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.67 : 3,652.32 = 1,512.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.67/3,652.32 = 1,512.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.67x = 3,652.32 × 1,512.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.67x = 5,523,202.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,523,202.66/2,439.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.92

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