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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.96, 3,385.04 and 1,333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.96, 3,385.04 and 1,333.88 is: 1,840.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.96 : 3,385.04 = 1,333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.96/3,385.04 = 1,333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.96x = 3,385.04 × 1,333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.96x = 4,515,213.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,213.56/2,452.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.72

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