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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.58, 3,695.82 and 1,488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.58, 3,695.82 and 1,488.52 is: 2,233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.58 : 3,695.82 = 1,488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.58/3,695.82 = 1,488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.58x = 3,695.82 × 1,488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.58x = 5,501,301.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,501,301.99/2,463.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.05

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