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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.56, 3,674.33 and 1,483.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.56, 3,674.33 and 1,483.63 is: 2,047.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.56 : 3,674.33 = 1,483.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.56/3,674.33 = 1,483.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.56x = 3,674.33 × 1,483.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.56x = 5,451,343.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,451,343.47/2,662.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.41

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