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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.42, 3,660.27 and 1,473.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.42, 3,660.27 and 1,473.46 is: 2,033.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.42 : 3,660.27 = 1,473.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.42/3,660.27 = 1,473.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.42x = 3,660.27 × 1,473.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.42x = 5,393,261.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,393,261.43/2,652.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.34

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