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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.69, 3,674.24 and 1,483.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.69, 3,674.24 and 1,483.87 is: 2,047.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.69 : 3,674.24 = 1,483.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.69/3,674.24 = 1,483.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.69x = 3,674.24 × 1,483.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.69x = 5,452,094.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,452,094.51/2,662.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.59

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