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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.97, 3,676.61 and 1,528.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.97, 3,676.61 and 1,528.76 is: 2,291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.97 : 3,676.61 = 1,528.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.97/3,676.61 = 1,528.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.97x = 3,676.61 × 1,528.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.97x = 5,620,628.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,620,628.28/2,452.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.36

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