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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.76, 3,454.02 and 1,454.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.76, 3,454.02 and 1,454.75 is: 2,007.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.76 : 3,454.02 = 1,454.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.76/3,454.02 = 1,454.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.76x = 3,454.02 × 1,454.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.76x = 5,024,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024,728.32/2,502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.68

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