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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.71, 3,660.90 and 1,533.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.71, 3,660.90 and 1,533.70 is: 2,116.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.71 : 3,660.90 = 1,533.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.71/3,660.90 = 1,533.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.71x = 3,660.90 × 1,533.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.71x = 5,614,722.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,614,722.33/2,652.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.60

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