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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.58, 3,384.46 and 1,333.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.58, 3,384.46 and 1,333.51 is: 1,840.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.58 : 3,384.46 = 1,333.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.58/3,384.46 = 1,333.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.58x = 3,384.46 × 1,333.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.58x = 4,513,211.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,211.25/2,452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.19

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