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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.28, 3,671.93 and 2,061.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.28, 3,671.93 and 2,061.32 is: 3,086.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.28 : 3,671.93 = 2,061.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.28/3,671.93 = 2,061.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.28x = 3,671.93 × 2,061.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.28x = 7,569,009.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,569,009.54/2,452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.53

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