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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.80, 3,669.08 and 2,236.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.80, 3,669.08 and 2,236.53 is: 3,345.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.80 : 3,669.08 = 2,236.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.80/3,669.08 = 2,236.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.80x = 3,669.08 × 2,236.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.80x = 8,205,996.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,205,996.31/2,452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.56

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