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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.52, 4,370.76 and 1,452.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.52, 4,370.76 and 1,452.72 is: 2,179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.52 : 4,370.76 = 1,452.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.52/4,370.76 = 1,452.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.52x = 4,370.76 × 1,452.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.52x = 6,349,490.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,349,490.47/2,913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.32

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