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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.82, 3,674.02 and 1,483.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.82, 3,674.02 and 1,483.90 is: 2,047.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.82 : 3,674.02 = 1,483.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.82/3,674.02 = 1,483.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.82x = 3,674.02 × 1,483.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.82x = 5,451,878.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,451,878.28/2,662.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.41

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