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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.49, 3,673.91 and 1,483.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.49, 3,673.91 and 1,483.49 is: 2,047.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.49 : 3,673.91 = 1,483.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.49/3,673.91 = 1,483.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.49x = 3,673.91 × 1,483.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.49x = 5,450,201.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,450,201.33/2,662.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.03

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