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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.22, 4,368.06 and 1,452.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.22, 4,368.06 and 1,452.33 is: 2,178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.22 : 4,368.06 = 1,452.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.22/4,368.06 = 1,452.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.22x = 4,368.06 × 1,452.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.22x = 6,343,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,343,864.58/2,912.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.36

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