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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.54, 3,674.46 and 1,483.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.54, 3,674.46 and 1,483.64 is: 2,047.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.54 : 3,674.46 = 1,483.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.54/3,674.46 = 1,483.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.54x = 3,674.46 × 1,483.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.54x = 5,451,575.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,451,575.83/2,662.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.51

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