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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.09, 3,691.44 and 1,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.09, 3,691.44 and 1,001.44 is: 1,500.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.09 : 3,691.44 = 1,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.09/3,691.44 = 1,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.09x = 3,691.44 × 1,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.09x = 3,696,760.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,760.29/2,463.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.87

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