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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.38, 3,675.47 and 1,484.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.38, 3,675.47 and 1,484.42 is: 2,048.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.38 : 3,675.47 = 1,484.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.38/3,675.47 = 1,484.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.38x = 3,675.47 × 1,484.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.38x = 5,455,942.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,455,942.94/2,663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.51

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