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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.47, 3,675.81 and 1,484.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.47, 3,675.81 and 1,484.38 is: 2,048.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.47 : 3,675.81 = 1,484.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.47/3,675.81 = 1,484.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.47x = 3,675.81 × 1,484.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.47x = 5,456,298.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,456,298.85/2,663.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.57

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