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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.71, 3,674.34 and 1,483.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.71, 3,674.34 and 1,483.62 is: 2,047.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.71 : 3,674.34 = 1,483.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.71/3,674.34 = 1,483.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.71x = 3,674.34 × 1,483.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.71x = 5,451,324.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,451,324.31/2,662.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.28

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