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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.66, 3,695.49 and 1,002.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.66, 3,695.49 and 1,002.42 is: 1,503.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.66 : 3,695.49 = 1,002.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.66/3,695.49 = 1,002.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.66x = 3,695.49 × 1,002.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.66x = 3,704,433.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,433.09/2,463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.63

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