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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.19, 3,659.91 and 1,473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.19, 3,659.91 and 1,473.24 is: 2,033.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.19 : 3,659.91 = 1,473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.19/3,659.91 = 1,473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.19x = 3,659.91 × 1,473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.19x = 5,391,925.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,391,925.81/2,652.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.01

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