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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.67, 3,674.48 and 1,483.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.67, 3,674.48 and 1,483.74 is: 2,047.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.67 : 3,674.48 = 1,483.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.67/3,674.48 = 1,483.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.67x = 3,674.48 × 1,483.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.67x = 5,451,972.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,451,972.96/2,662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.56

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