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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.27, 3,736.53 and 1,452.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.27, 3,736.53 and 1,452.69 is: 2,177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.27 : 3,736.53 = 1,452.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.27/3,736.53 = 1,452.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.27x = 3,736.53 × 1,452.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.27x = 5,428,019.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,428,019.77/2,493.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.07

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