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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.96, 3,675.20 and 1,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.96, 3,675.20 and 1,484.16 is: 2,048.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.96 : 3,675.20 = 1,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.96/3,675.20 = 1,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.96x = 3,675.20 × 1,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.96x = 5,454,584.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,454,584.83/2,662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.32

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