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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.22, 3,675.90 and 1,152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.22, 3,675.90 and 1,152.17 is: 1,727.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.22 : 3,675.90 = 1,152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.22/3,675.90 = 1,152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.22x = 3,675.90 × 1,152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.22x = 4,235,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,235,261.70/2,452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.11

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