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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.93, 3,673.28 and 1,483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.93, 3,673.28 and 1,483.04 is: 2,046.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.93 : 3,673.28 = 1,483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.93/3,673.28 = 1,483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.93x = 3,673.28 × 1,483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.93x = 5,447,634.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,447,634.06/2,661.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.50

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