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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.74, 3,660.87 and 1,473.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.74, 3,660.87 and 1,473.86 is: 2,033.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.74 : 3,660.87 = 1,473.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.74/3,660.87 = 1,473.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.74x = 3,660.87 × 1,473.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.74x = 5,395,609.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395,609.86/2,652.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.98

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