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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.63, 3,674.43 and 1,483.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.63, 3,674.43 and 1,483.67 is: 2,047.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.63 : 3,674.43 = 1,483.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.63/3,674.43 = 1,483.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.63x = 3,674.43 × 1,483.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.63x = 5,451,650.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,451,650.74/2,662.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.47

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