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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.30, 3,660.72 and 1,533.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.30, 3,660.72 and 1,533.08 is: 2,115.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.30 : 3,660.72 = 1,533.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.30/3,660.72 = 1,533.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.30x = 3,660.72 × 1,533.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.30x = 5,612,176.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,612,176.62/2,652.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.97

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