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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.32, 3,382.29 and 2,034.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.32, 3,382.29 and 2,034.36 is: 2,805.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.32 : 3,382.29 = 2,034.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.32/3,382.29 = 2,034.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.32x = 3,382.29 × 2,034.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.32x = 6,880,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,880,795.48/2,452.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.83

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