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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.56, 3,675.68 and 1,484.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.56, 3,675.68 and 1,484.63 is: 2,048.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.56 : 3,675.68 = 1,484.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.56/3,675.68 = 1,484.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.56x = 3,675.68 × 1,484.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.56x = 5,457,024.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,457,024.80/2,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.77

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