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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.24, 3,693.19 and 1,001.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.24, 3,693.19 and 1,001.35 is: 1,501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.24 : 3,693.19 = 1,001.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.24/3,693.19 = 1,001.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.24x = 3,693.19 × 1,001.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.24x = 3,698,175.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,175.81/2,462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.96

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