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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.72, 3,660.88 and 1,473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.72, 3,660.88 and 1,473.80 is: 2,033.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.72 : 3,660.88 = 1,473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.72/3,660.88 = 1,473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.72x = 3,660.88 × 1,473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.72x = 5,395,404.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395,404.94/2,652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.91

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