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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.72, 3,662.34 and 1,475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.72, 3,662.34 and 1,475.08 is: 2,035.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.72 : 3,662.34 = 1,475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.72/3,662.34 = 1,475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.72x = 3,662.34 × 1,475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.72x = 5,402,244.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,402,244.49/2,653.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.73

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