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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.92, 3,674.93 and 1,484.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.92, 3,674.93 and 1,484.06 is: 2,048.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.92 : 3,674.93 = 1,484.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.92/3,674.93 = 1,484.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.92x = 3,674.93 × 1,484.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.92x = 5,453,790.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,453,790.82/2,662.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.05

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