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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.71, 3,675.72 and 1,484.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.71, 3,675.72 and 1,484.62 is: 2,048.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.71 : 3,675.72 = 1,484.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.71/3,675.72 = 1,484.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.71x = 3,675.72 × 1,484.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.71x = 5,457,047.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,457,047.43/2,663.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.66

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