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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.32, 3,660.40 and 1,473.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.32, 3,660.40 and 1,473.68 is: 2,033.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.32 : 3,660.40 = 1,473.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.32/3,660.40 = 1,473.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.32x = 3,660.40 × 1,473.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.32x = 5,394,258.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,394,258.27/2,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.79

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