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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.88, 3,661.06 and 1,474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.88, 3,661.06 and 1,474.04 is: 2,034.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.88 : 3,661.06 = 1,474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.88/3,661.06 = 1,474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.88x = 3,661.06 × 1,474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.88x = 5,396,548.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,396,548.88/2,652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.22

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