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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.83, 3,676.26 and 1,484.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.83, 3,676.26 and 1,484.94 is: 2,049.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.83 : 3,676.26 = 1,484.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.83/3,676.26 = 1,484.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.83x = 3,676.26 × 1,484.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.83x = 5,459,007.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,459,007.14/2,663.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.31

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