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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.92, 3,660.88 and 1,473.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.92, 3,660.88 and 1,473.92 is: 2,033.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.92 : 3,660.88 = 1,473.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.92/3,660.88 = 1,473.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.92x = 3,660.88 × 1,473.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.92x = 5,395,844.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395,844.25/2,652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.93

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