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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.78, 3,674.76 and 1,483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.78, 3,674.76 and 1,483.84 is: 2,047.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.78 : 3,674.76 = 1,483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.78/3,674.76 = 1,483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.78x = 3,674.76 × 1,483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.78x = 5,452,755.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,452,755.88/2,662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.77

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