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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.26, 3,679.76 and 1,356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.26, 3,679.76 and 1,356.48 is: 2,035.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.26 : 3,679.76 = 1,356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.26/3,679.76 = 1,356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.26x = 3,679.76 × 1,356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.26x = 4,991,520.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,991,520.84/2,452.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.48

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