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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.11, 3,693.47 and 1,001.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.11, 3,693.47 and 1,001.07 is: 1,501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.11 : 3,693.47 = 1,001.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.11/3,693.47 = 1,001.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.11x = 3,693.47 × 1,001.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.11x = 3,697,417.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,417.01/2,462.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.73

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