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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.70, 3,674.42 and 1,219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.70, 3,674.42 and 1,219.44 is: 1,826.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.70 : 3,674.42 = 1,219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.70/3,674.42 = 1,219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.70x = 3,674.42 × 1,219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.70x = 4,480,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480,734.72/2,452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.86

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