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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.07, 3,657.40 and 2,082.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.07, 3,657.40 and 2,082.71 is: 3,106.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.07 : 3,657.40 = 2,082.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.07/3,657.40 = 2,082.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.07x = 3,657.40 × 2,082.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.07x = 7,617,319.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,617,319.21/2,452.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.48

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