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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.30, 3,659.99 and 1,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.30, 3,659.99 and 1,473.30 is: 2,033.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.30 : 3,659.99 = 1,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.30/3,659.99 = 1,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.30x = 3,659.99 × 1,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.30x = 5,392,263.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,263.27/2,652.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.05

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