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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.48, 3,660.24 and 1,473.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.48, 3,660.24 and 1,473.72 is: 2,033.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.48 : 3,660.24 = 1,473.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.48/3,660.24 = 1,473.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.48x = 3,660.24 × 1,473.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.48x = 5,394,168.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,394,168.89/2,652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.63

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