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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.21, 3,659.97 and 1,502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.21, 3,659.97 and 1,502.28 is: 2,073.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.21 : 3,659.97 = 1,502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.21/3,659.97 = 1,502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.21x = 3,659.97 × 1,502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.21x = 5,498,299.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,498,299.73/2,652.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.10

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