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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.83, 3,674.76 and 1,483.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.83, 3,674.76 and 1,483.95 is: 2,047.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.83 : 3,674.76 = 1,483.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.83/3,674.76 = 1,483.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.83x = 3,674.76 × 1,483.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.83x = 5,453,160.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,453,160.10/2,662.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.88

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