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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.16, 3,678.48 and 912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.16, 3,678.48 and 912.80 is: 1,369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.16 : 3,678.48 = 912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.16/3,678.48 = 912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.16x = 3,678.48 × 912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.16x = 3,357,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,716.54/2,452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.29

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