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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.74, 3,674.74 and 1,483.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.74, 3,674.74 and 1,483.98 is: 2,047.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.74 : 3,674.74 = 1,483.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.74/3,674.74 = 1,483.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.74x = 3,674.74 × 1,483.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.74x = 5,453,240.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,453,240.67/2,662.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.98

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