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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.52, 3,678.36 and 892.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.52, 3,678.36 and 892.44 is: 1,338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.52 : 3,678.36 = 892.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.52/3,678.36 = 892.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.52x = 3,678.36 × 892.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.52x = 3,282,715.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,715.60/2,452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.51

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