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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.22, 3,675.32 and 1,484.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.22, 3,675.32 and 1,484.38 is: 2,048.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.22 : 3,675.32 = 1,484.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.22/3,675.32 = 1,484.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.22x = 3,675.32 × 1,484.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.22x = 5,455,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,455,571.50/2,663.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.49

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