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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.92, 3,449.94 and 1,452.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.92, 3,449.94 and 1,452.06 is: 2,003.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.92 : 3,449.94 = 1,452.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.92/3,449.94 = 1,452.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.92x = 3,449.94 × 1,452.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.92x = 5,009,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,009,519.88/2,499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.87

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