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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.44, 2,968.51 and 1,452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.44, 2,968.51 and 1,452.76 is: 2,005.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.44 : 2,968.51 = 1,452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.44/2,968.51 = 1,452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.44x = 2,968.51 × 1,452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.44x = 4,312,514.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,312,514.11/2,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.41

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