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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.59, 3,384.52 and 1,333.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.59, 3,384.52 and 1,333.51 is: 1,840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.59 : 3,384.52 = 1,333.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.59/3,384.52 = 1,333.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.59x = 3,384.52 × 1,333.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.59x = 4,513,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,279.47/2,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.21

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