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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.48, 3,384.08 and 1,457.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.48, 3,384.08 and 1,457.54 is: 2,011.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.48 : 3,384.08 = 1,457.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.48/3,384.08 = 1,457.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.48x = 3,384.08 × 1,457.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.48x = 4,932,444.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,932,444.95/2,452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.21

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