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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.38, 4,125.93 and 1,453.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.38, 4,125.93 and 1,453.98 is: 2,179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.38 : 4,125.93 = 1,453.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.38/4,125.93 = 1,453.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.38x = 4,125.93 × 1,453.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.38x = 5,999,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,999,019.70/2,752.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.58

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