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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.63, 3,660.71 and 1,533.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.63, 3,660.71 and 1,533.47 is: 2,116.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.63 : 3,660.71 = 1,533.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.63/3,660.71 = 1,533.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.63x = 3,660.71 × 1,533.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.63x = 5,613,608.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,613,608.98/2,652.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.24

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