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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.35, 3,660.14 and 1,473.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.35, 3,660.14 and 1,473.49 is: 2,033.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.35 : 3,660.14 = 1,473.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.35/3,660.14 = 1,473.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.35x = 3,660.14 × 1,473.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.35x = 5,393,172.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,393,172.32/2,652.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.36

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