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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.58, 3,660.69 and 1,473.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.58, 3,660.69 and 1,473.63 is: 2,033.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.58 : 3,660.69 = 1,473.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.58/3,660.69 = 1,473.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.58x = 3,660.69 × 1,473.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.58x = 5,394,484.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,394,484.30/2,652.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.67

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