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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.02, 3,674.52 and 1,901.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.02, 3,674.52 and 1,901.63 is: 2,849.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.02 : 3,674.52 = 1,901.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.02/3,674.52 = 1,901.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.02x = 3,674.52 × 1,901.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.02x = 6,987,577.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,987,577.47/2,452.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.72

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