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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.97, 3,660.82 and 1,473.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.97, 3,660.82 and 1,473.91 is: 2,033.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.97 : 3,660.82 = 1,473.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.97/3,660.82 = 1,473.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.97x = 3,660.82 × 1,473.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.97x = 5,395,719.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395,719.21/2,652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.84

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