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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.17, 3,675.14 and 1,484.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.17, 3,675.14 and 1,484.17 is: 2,048.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.17 : 3,675.14 = 1,484.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.17/3,675.14 = 1,484.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.17x = 3,675.14 × 1,484.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.17x = 5,454,532.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,454,532.53/2,663.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.14

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