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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.03, 3,691.52 and 1,000.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.03, 3,691.52 and 1,000.15 is: 1,500.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.03 : 3,691.52 = 1,000.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.03/3,691.52 = 1,000.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.03x = 3,691.52 × 1,000.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.03x = 3,692,068.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,068.87/2,461.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.21

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