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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.25, 3,389.63 and 1,352.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.25, 3,389.63 and 1,352.25 is: 1,866.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.25 : 3,389.63 = 1,352.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.25/3,389.63 = 1,352.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.25x = 3,389.63 × 1,352.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.25x = 4,583,620.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583,620.41/2,456.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.11

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