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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.72, 3,686.40 and 1,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.72, 3,686.40 and 1,811.20 is: 2,722.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.72 : 3,686.40 = 1,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.72/3,686.40 = 1,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.72x = 3,686.40 × 1,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.72x = 6,676,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,676,807.68/2,452.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.21

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