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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.14, 3,673.77 and 1,483.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.14, 3,673.77 and 1,483.29 is: 2,046.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.14 : 3,673.77 = 1,483.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.14/3,673.77 = 1,483.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.14x = 3,673.77 × 1,483.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.14x = 5,449,266.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,449,266.30/2,662.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.95

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