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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.23, 3,679.92 and 1,575.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.23, 3,679.92 and 1,575.36 is: 2,364.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.23 : 3,679.92 = 1,575.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.23/3,679.92 = 1,575.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.23x = 3,679.92 × 1,575.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.23x = 5,797,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,797,198.77/2,452.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.05

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