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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.86, 3,674.70 and 1,483.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.86, 3,674.70 and 1,483.86 is: 2,047.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.86 : 3,674.70 = 1,483.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.86/3,674.70 = 1,483.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.86x = 3,674.70 × 1,483.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.86x = 5,452,740.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,452,740.34/2,662.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.70

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