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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.72, 3,674.48 and 1,483.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.72, 3,674.48 and 1,483.76 is: 2,047.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.72 : 3,674.48 = 1,483.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.72/3,674.48 = 1,483.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.72x = 3,674.48 × 1,483.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.72x = 5,452,046.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,452,046.44/2,662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.55

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