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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.45, 3,675.48 and 2,063.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.45, 3,675.48 and 2,063.59 is: 2,848.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.45 : 3,675.48 = 2,063.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.45/3,675.48 = 2,063.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.45x = 3,675.48 × 2,063.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.45x = 7,584,683.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,584,683.77/2,662.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.76

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