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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.11, 3,660.02 and 1,473.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.11, 3,660.02 and 1,473.17 is: 2,033.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.11 : 3,660.02 = 1,473.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.11/3,660.02 = 1,473.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.11x = 3,660.02 × 1,473.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.11x = 5,391,831.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,391,831.66/2,652.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.03

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