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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.97, 3,675.12 and 1,483.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.97, 3,675.12 and 1,483.88 is: 2,047.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.97 : 3,675.12 = 1,483.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.97/3,675.12 = 1,483.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.97x = 3,675.12 × 1,483.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.97x = 5,453,437.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,453,437.07/2,662.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.88

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