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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.89, 3,674.79 and 1,484.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.89, 3,674.79 and 1,484.19 is: 2,048.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.89 : 3,674.79 = 1,484.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.89/3,674.79 = 1,484.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.89x = 3,674.79 × 1,484.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.89x = 5,454,086.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,454,086.57/2,662.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.18

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