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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.72, 3,933.48 and 1,452.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.72, 3,933.48 and 1,452.98 is: 2,177.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.72 : 3,933.48 = 1,452.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.72/3,933.48 = 1,452.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.72x = 3,933.48 × 1,452.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.72x = 5,715,267.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,715,267.77/2,624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.48

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