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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.28, 3,660.12 and 1,473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.28, 3,660.12 and 1,473.32 is: 2,033.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.28 : 3,660.12 = 1,473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.28/3,660.12 = 1,473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.28x = 3,660.12 × 1,473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.28x = 5,392,537.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,537.15/2,652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.17

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