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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.68, 3,660.60 and 1,533.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.68, 3,660.60 and 1,533.68 is: 2,116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.68 : 3,660.60 = 1,533.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.68/3,660.60 = 1,533.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.68x = 3,660.60 × 1,533.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.68x = 5,614,189.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,614,189.01/2,652.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.42

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