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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.33, 3,660.36 and 1,473.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.33, 3,660.36 and 1,473.39 is: 2,033.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.33 : 3,660.36 = 1,473.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.33/3,660.36 = 1,473.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.33x = 3,660.36 × 1,473.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.33x = 5,393,137.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,393,137.82/2,652.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.36

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