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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.03, 3,693.02 and 1,001.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.03, 3,693.02 and 1,001.15 is: 1,501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.03 : 3,693.02 = 1,001.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.03/3,693.02 = 1,001.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.03x = 3,693.02 × 1,001.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.03x = 3,697,266.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,266.97/2,462.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.71

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