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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.89, 3,381.45 and 1,753.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.89, 3,381.45 and 1,753.05 is: 2,416.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.89 : 3,381.45 = 1,753.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.89/3,381.45 = 1,753.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.89x = 3,381.45 × 1,753.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.89x = 5,927,850.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,927,850.92/2,452.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.68

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