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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.83, 3,674.88 and 1,483.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.83, 3,674.88 and 1,483.94 is: 2,047.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.83 : 3,674.88 = 1,483.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.83/3,674.88 = 1,483.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.83x = 3,674.88 × 1,483.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.83x = 5,453,283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,453,283.05/2,662.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.93

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