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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.68, 3,383.19 and 1,457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.68, 3,383.19 and 1,457.28 is: 2,010.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.68 : 3,383.19 = 1,457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.68/3,383.19 = 1,457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.68x = 3,383.19 × 1,457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.68x = 4,930,255.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,255.12/2,452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.15

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