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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.95, 2,982.94 and 1,452.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.95, 2,982.94 and 1,452.53 is: 2,004.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.95 : 2,982.94 = 1,452.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.95/2,982.94 = 1,452.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.95x = 2,982.94 × 1,452.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.95x = 4,332,809.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332,809.84/2,161.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.12

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