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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.36, 3,691.14 and 1,000.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.36, 3,691.14 and 1,000.02 is: 1,499.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.36 : 3,691.14 = 1,000.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.36/3,691.14 = 1,000.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.36x = 3,691.14 × 1,000.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.36x = 3,691,213.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,213.82/2,461.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.66

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