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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.48, 3,676.52 and 1,352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.48, 3,676.52 and 1,352.32 is: 2,029.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.48 : 3,676.52 = 1,352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.48/3,676.52 = 1,352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.48x = 3,676.52 × 1,352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.48x = 4,971,831.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,831.53/2,449.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.75

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