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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.60, 3,676.74 and 1,155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.60, 3,676.74 and 1,155.64 is: 1,732.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.60 : 3,676.74 = 1,155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.60/3,676.74 = 1,155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.60x = 3,676.74 × 1,155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.60x = 4,248,987.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,987.81/2,452.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.44

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