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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.99, 3,659.72 and 1,472.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.99, 3,659.72 and 1,472.85 is: 2,032.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.99 : 3,659.72 = 1,472.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.99/3,659.72 = 1,472.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.99x = 3,659.72 × 1,472.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.99x = 5,390,211.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,390,211.24/2,651.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.52

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