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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.27, 3,675.15 and 1,484.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.27, 3,675.15 and 1,484.31 is: 2,048.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.27 : 3,675.15 = 1,484.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.27/3,675.15 = 1,484.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.27x = 3,675.15 × 1,484.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.27x = 5,455,061.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,455,061.90/2,663.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.26

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