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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.26, 4,013.32 and 2,483.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.26, 4,013.32 and 2,483.86 is: 3,744.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.26 : 4,013.32 = 2,483.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.26/4,013.32 = 2,483.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.26x = 4,013.32 × 2,483.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.26x = 9,968,525.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,968,525.02/2,662.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.38

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