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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.97, 3,670.81 and 1,802.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.97, 3,670.81 and 1,802.09 is: 2,696.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.97 : 3,670.81 = 1,802.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.97/3,670.81 = 1,802.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.97x = 3,670.81 × 1,802.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.97x = 6,615,129.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,615,129.99/2,452.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.78

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