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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.20, 3,451.08 and 1,452.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.20, 3,451.08 and 1,452.64 is: 2,004.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.20 : 3,451.08 = 1,452.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.20/3,451.08 = 1,452.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.20x = 3,451.08 × 1,452.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.20x = 5,013,176.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,013,176.85/2,501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.31

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