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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.02, 3,411.24 and 1,352.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.02, 3,411.24 and 1,352.75 is: 1,866.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.02 : 3,411.24 = 1,352.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.02/3,411.24 = 1,352.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.02x = 3,411.24 × 1,352.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.02x = 4,614,554.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,554.91/2,472.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.71

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