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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.48, 3,695.42 and 1,002.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.48, 3,695.42 and 1,002.38 is: 1,503.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.48 : 3,695.42 = 1,002.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.48/3,695.42 = 1,002.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.48x = 3,695.42 × 1,002.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.48x = 3,704,199.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,199.13/2,463.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.64

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