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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.23, 3,382.94 and 1,456.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.23, 3,382.94 and 1,456.94 is: 2,009.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.23 : 3,382.94 = 1,456.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.23/3,382.94 = 1,456.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.23x = 3,382.94 × 1,456.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.23x = 4,928,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928,716.40/2,452.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.89

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