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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.84, 3,660.89 and 1,473.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.84, 3,660.89 and 1,473.89 is: 2,033.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.84 : 3,660.89 = 1,473.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.84/3,660.89 = 1,473.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.84x = 3,660.89 × 1,473.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.84x = 5,395,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395,723.49/2,652.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.94

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