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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.38, 3,660.28 and 1,473.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.38, 3,660.28 and 1,473.56 is: 2,033.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.38 : 3,660.28 = 1,473.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.38/3,660.28 = 1,473.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.38x = 3,660.28 × 1,473.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.38x = 5,393,620.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,393,620.21/2,652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.51

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