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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.13, 3,680.03 and 1,154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.13, 3,680.03 and 1,154.51 is: 1,732.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.13 : 3,680.03 = 1,154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.13/3,680.03 = 1,154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.13x = 3,680.03 × 1,154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.13x = 4,248,631.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,631.44/2,452.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.63

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