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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.93, 3,384.65 and 1,613.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.93, 3,384.65 and 1,613.97 is: 2,227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.93 : 3,384.65 = 1,613.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.93/3,384.65 = 1,613.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.93x = 3,384.65 × 1,613.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.93x = 5,462,715.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,462,715.49/2,452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.02

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