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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.55, 3,675.60 and 1,484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.55, 3,675.60 and 1,484.60 is: 2,048.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.55 : 3,675.60 = 1,484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.55/3,675.60 = 1,484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.55x = 3,675.60 × 1,484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.55x = 5,456,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,456,777.38/2,663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.69

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