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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.09, 3,669.60 and 2,008.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.09, 3,669.60 and 2,008.21 is: 3,005.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.09 : 3,669.60 = 2,008.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.09/3,669.60 = 2,008.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.09x = 3,669.60 × 2,008.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.09x = 7,369,327.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,369,327.42/2,452.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.33

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