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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.84, 3,369.72 and 1,652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.84, 3,369.72 and 1,652.52 is: 2,282.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.84 : 3,369.72 = 1,652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.84/3,369.72 = 1,652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.84x = 3,369.72 × 1,652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.84x = 5,568,539.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,568,539.23/2,439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.33

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