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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.06, 3,659.72 and 1,473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.06, 3,659.72 and 1,473.20 is: 2,032.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.06 : 3,659.72 = 1,473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.06/3,659.72 = 1,473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.06x = 3,659.72 × 1,473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.06x = 5,391,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,391,499.50/2,652.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.95

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