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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.29, 3,660.05 and 1,473.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.29, 3,660.05 and 1,473.43 is: 2,033.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.29 : 3,660.05 = 1,473.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.29/3,660.05 = 1,473.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.29x = 3,660.05 × 1,473.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.29x = 5,392,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,820.10/2,652.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.27

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