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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.48, 4,197.18 and 2,452.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.48, 4,197.18 and 2,452.98 is: 3,676.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.48 : 4,197.18 = 2,452.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.48/4,197.18 = 2,452.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.48x = 4,197.18 × 2,452.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.48x = 10,295,598.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,295,598.60/2,800.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.37

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