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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.66, 3,382.97 and 1,613.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.66, 3,382.97 and 1,613.10 is: 2,224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.66 : 3,382.97 = 1,613.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.66/3,382.97 = 1,613.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.66x = 3,382.97 × 1,613.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.66x = 5,457,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,457,054.50/2,452.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.95

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