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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.12, 3,677.46 and 1,356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.12, 3,677.46 and 1,356.28 is: 2,034.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.12 : 3,677.46 = 1,356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.12/3,677.46 = 1,356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.12x = 3,677.46 × 1,356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.12x = 4,987,665.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,987,665.45/2,452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.02

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