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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.78, 3,676.01 and 1,484.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.78, 3,676.01 and 1,484.82 is: 2,049.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.78 : 3,676.01 = 1,484.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.78/3,676.01 = 1,484.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.78x = 3,676.01 × 1,484.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.78x = 5,458,205.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,458,205.74/2,663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.05

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