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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.91, 3,384.15 and 1,390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.91, 3,384.15 and 1,390.52 is: 1,918.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.91 : 3,384.15 = 1,390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.91/3,384.15 = 1,390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.91x = 3,384.15 × 1,390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.91x = 4,705,711.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,711.34/2,452.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.42

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