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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.61, 3,674.43 and 1,483.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.61, 3,674.43 and 1,483.70 is: 2,047.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.61 : 3,674.43 = 1,483.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.61/3,674.43 = 1,483.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.61x = 3,674.43 × 1,483.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.61x = 5,451,733.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,451,733.42/2,662.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.52

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