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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.10, 3,693.42 and 1,001.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.10, 3,693.42 and 1,001.04 is: 1,501.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.10 : 3,693.42 = 1,001.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.10/3,693.42 = 1,001.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.10x = 3,693.42 × 1,001.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.10x = 3,697,261.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,261.16/2,462.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.67

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