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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.98, 3,674.87 and 1,483.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.98, 3,674.87 and 1,483.95 is: 2,047.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.98 : 3,674.87 = 1,483.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.98/3,674.87 = 1,483.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.98x = 3,674.87 × 1,483.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.98x = 5,453,335.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,453,335.26/2,662.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.83

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