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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.64, 3,660.52 and 1,473.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.64, 3,660.52 and 1,473.70 is: 2,033.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.64 : 3,660.52 = 1,473.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.64/3,660.52 = 1,473.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.64x = 3,660.52 × 1,473.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.64x = 5,394,508.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,394,508.32/2,652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.64

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