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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.01, 3,382.70 and 1,611.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.01, 3,382.70 and 1,611.63 is: 2,223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.01 : 3,382.70 = 1,611.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.01/3,382.70 = 1,611.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.01x = 3,382.70 × 1,611.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.01x = 5,451,652.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,451,652.74/2,452.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.34

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