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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.66, 3,677.44 and 1,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.66, 3,677.44 and 1,152.40 is: 1,727.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.66 : 3,677.44 = 1,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.66/3,677.44 = 1,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.66x = 3,677.44 × 1,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.66x = 4,237,881.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237,881.86/2,453.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.17

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