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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.53, 3,660.32 and 1,533.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.53, 3,660.32 and 1,533.51 is: 2,116.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.53 : 3,660.32 = 1,533.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.53/3,660.32 = 1,533.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.53x = 3,660.32 × 1,533.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.53x = 5,613,129.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,613,129.66/2,652.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.15

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