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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.93, 3,662.73 and 1,815.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.93, 3,662.73 and 1,815.03 is: 2,505.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.93 : 3,662.73 = 1,815.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.93/3,662.73 = 1,815.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.93x = 3,662.73 × 1,815.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.93x = 6,647,964.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,647,964.83/2,652.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.90

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