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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.92, 3,661.24 and 1,474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.92, 3,661.24 and 1,474.36 is: 2,034.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.92 : 3,661.24 = 1,474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.92/3,661.24 = 1,474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.92x = 3,661.24 × 1,474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.92x = 5,397,985.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,397,985.81/2,652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.73

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