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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.49, 3,660.31 and 1,473.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.49, 3,660.31 and 1,473.55 is: 2,033.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.49 : 3,660.31 = 1,473.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.49/3,660.31 = 1,473.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.49x = 3,660.31 × 1,473.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.49x = 5,393,649.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,393,649.80/2,652.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.43

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