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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.25, 3,675.29 and 1,484.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.25, 3,675.29 and 1,484.30 is: 2,048.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.25 : 3,675.29 = 1,484.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.25/3,675.29 = 1,484.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.25x = 3,675.29 × 1,484.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.25x = 5,455,207.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,455,207.15/2,663.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.33

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