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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.24, 3,659.97 and 1,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.24, 3,659.97 and 1,473.30 is: 2,033.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.24 : 3,659.97 = 1,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.24/3,659.97 = 1,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.24x = 3,659.97 × 1,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.24x = 5,392,233.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,233.80/2,652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.09

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