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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.16, 3,660.15 and 1,473.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.16, 3,660.15 and 1,473.25 is: 2,033.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.16 : 3,660.15 = 1,473.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.16/3,660.15 = 1,473.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.16x = 3,660.15 × 1,473.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.16x = 5,392,315.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,315.99/2,652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.18

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