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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.13, 3,659.94 and 1,473.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.13, 3,659.94 and 1,473.31 is: 2,033.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.13 : 3,659.94 = 1,473.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.13/3,659.94 = 1,473.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.13x = 3,659.94 × 1,473.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.13x = 5,392,200.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,200.54/2,652.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.16

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