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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.79, 3,692.59 and 1,000.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.79, 3,692.59 and 1,000.89 is: 1,501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.79 : 3,692.59 = 1,000.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.79/3,692.59 = 1,000.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.79x = 3,692.59 × 1,000.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.79x = 3,695,873.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,873.90/2,461.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.29

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