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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.67, 3,695.88 and 1,002.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.67, 3,695.88 and 1,002.92 is: 1,504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.67 : 3,695.88 = 1,002.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.67/3,695.88 = 1,002.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.67x = 3,695.88 × 1,002.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.67x = 3,706,671.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,671.97/2,463.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.54

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