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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.92, 3,470.45 and 1,452.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.92, 3,470.45 and 1,452.74 is: 2,004.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.92 : 3,470.45 = 1,452.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.92/3,470.45 = 1,452.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.92x = 3,470.45 × 1,452.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.92x = 5,041,636.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,041,636.92/2,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.69

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