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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.36, 3,675.12 and 1,484.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.36, 3,675.12 and 1,484.36 is: 2,048.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.36 : 3,675.12 = 1,484.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.36/3,675.12 = 1,484.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.36x = 3,675.12 × 1,484.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.36x = 5,455,201.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,455,201.12/2,663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.24

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