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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.69, 3,391.22 and 1,752.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.69, 3,391.22 and 1,752.33 is: 2,415.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.69 : 3,391.22 = 1,752.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.69/3,391.22 = 1,752.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.69x = 3,391.22 × 1,752.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.69x = 5,942,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,942,543.78/2,459.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.97

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