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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.44, 2,971.26 and 1,454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.44, 2,971.26 and 1,454.76 is: 2,008.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.44 : 2,971.26 = 1,454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.44/2,971.26 = 1,454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.44x = 2,971.26 × 1,454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.44x = 4,322,470.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322,470.20/2,152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.17

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