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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.20, 3,676.58 and 1,152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.20, 3,676.58 and 1,152.96 is: 1,728.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.20 : 3,676.58 = 1,152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.20/3,676.58 = 1,152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.20x = 3,676.58 × 1,152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.20x = 4,238,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,949.68/2,452.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.63

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