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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.79, 3,674.61 and 1,483.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.79, 3,674.61 and 1,483.83 is: 2,047.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.79 : 3,674.61 = 1,483.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.79/3,674.61 = 1,483.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.79x = 3,674.61 × 1,483.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.79x = 5,452,496.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,452,496.56/2,662.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.67

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