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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.14, 3,659.81 and 1,533.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.14, 3,659.81 and 1,533.13 is: 2,115.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.14 : 3,659.81 = 1,533.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.14/3,659.81 = 1,533.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.14x = 3,659.81 × 1,533.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.14x = 5,610,947.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,610,947.69/2,652.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.63

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