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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.94, 3,696.96 and 1,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.94, 3,696.96 and 1,483.96 is: 2,047.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.94 : 3,696.96 = 1,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.94/3,696.96 = 1,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.94x = 3,696.96 × 1,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.94x = 5,486,150.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,486,150.95/2,678.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.88

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