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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.26, 3,675.54 and 1,484.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.26, 3,675.54 and 1,484.62 is: 2,048.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.26 : 3,675.54 = 1,484.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.26/3,675.54 = 1,484.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.26x = 3,675.54 × 1,484.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.26x = 5,456,780.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,456,780.19/2,663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.91

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