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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.79, 3,695.59 and 1,002.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.79, 3,695.59 and 1,002.89 is: 1,504.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.79 : 3,695.59 = 1,002.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.79/3,695.59 = 1,002.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.79x = 3,695.59 × 1,002.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.79x = 3,706,270.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,270.26/2,463.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.30

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