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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.27, 3,695.19 and 1,002.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.27, 3,695.19 and 1,002.45 is: 1,503.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.27 : 3,695.19 = 1,002.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.27/3,695.19 = 1,002.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.27x = 3,695.19 × 1,002.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.27x = 3,704,243.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,243.22/2,463.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.79

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