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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.94, 3,659.68 and 1,473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.94, 3,659.68 and 1,473.02 is: 2,032.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.94 : 3,659.68 = 1,473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.94/3,659.68 = 1,473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.94x = 3,659.68 × 1,473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.94x = 5,390,781.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,390,781.83/2,651.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.77

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