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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.35, 3,383.91 and 1,457.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.35, 3,383.91 and 1,457.45 is: 2,011.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.35 : 3,383.91 = 1,457.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.35/3,383.91 = 1,457.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.35x = 3,383.91 × 1,457.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.35x = 4,931,862.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,931,862.71/2,452.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.08

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