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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.40, 3,675.49 and 1,484.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.40, 3,675.49 and 1,484.47 is: 2,048.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.40 : 3,675.49 = 1,484.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.40/3,675.49 = 1,484.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.40x = 3,675.49 × 1,484.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.40x = 5,456,154.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,456,154.64/2,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.57

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