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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.41, 3,694.21 and 1,001.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.41, 3,694.21 and 1,001.77 is: 1,502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.41 : 3,694.21 = 1,001.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.41/3,694.21 = 1,001.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.41x = 3,694.21 × 1,001.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.41x = 3,700,737.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,737.01/2,463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.28

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