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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.01, 3,659.11 and 1,472.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.01, 3,659.11 and 1,472.79 is: 2,032.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.01 : 3,659.11 = 1,472.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.01/3,659.11 = 1,472.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.01x = 3,659.11 × 1,472.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.01x = 5,389,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,389,100.62/2,652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.08

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