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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.32, 3,673.96 and 1,483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.32, 3,673.96 and 1,483.40 is: 2,047.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.32 : 3,673.96 = 1,483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.32/3,673.96 = 1,483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.32x = 3,673.96 × 1,483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.32x = 5,449,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,449,952.26/2,662.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.07

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