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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.39, 3,674.10 and 1,483.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.39, 3,674.10 and 1,483.69 is: 2,047.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.39 : 3,674.10 = 1,483.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.39/3,674.10 = 1,483.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.39x = 3,674.10 × 1,483.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.39x = 5,451,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,451,225.43/2,662.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.49

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