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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.46, 4,027.85 and 1,452.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.46, 4,027.85 and 1,452.75 is: 2,179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.46 : 4,027.85 = 1,452.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.46/4,027.85 = 1,452.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.46x = 4,027.85 × 1,452.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.46x = 5,851,438.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,851,438.95/2,684.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.75

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