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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.94, 4,027.81 and 1,452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.94, 4,027.81 and 1,452.52 is: 2,179.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.94 : 4,027.81 = 1,452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.94/4,027.81 = 1,452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.94x = 4,027.81 × 1,452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.94x = 5,850,474.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,850,474.58/2,684.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.00

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