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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.67, 3,673.97 and 1,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.67, 3,673.97 and 1,483.52 is: 2,046.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.67 : 3,673.97 = 1,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.67/3,673.97 = 1,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.67x = 3,673.97 × 1,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.67x = 5,450,400.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,450,400.56/2,662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.97

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