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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.81, 3,674.57 and 1,483.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.81, 3,674.57 and 1,483.99 is: 2,047.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.81 : 3,674.57 = 1,483.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.81/3,674.57 = 1,483.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.81x = 3,674.57 × 1,483.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.81x = 5,453,008.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,453,008.53/2,662.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.84

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