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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.47, 3,691.86 and 1,000.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.47, 3,691.86 and 1,000.28 is: 1,500.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.47 : 3,691.86 = 1,000.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.47/3,691.86 = 1,000.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.47x = 3,691.86 × 1,000.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.47x = 3,692,875.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,875.26/2,461.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.27

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