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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.77, 4,012.58 and 2,483.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.77, 4,012.58 and 2,483.37 is: 3,743.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.77 : 4,012.58 = 2,483.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.77/4,012.58 = 2,483.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.77x = 4,012.58 × 2,483.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.77x = 9,964,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,964,708.38/2,661.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.65

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