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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.06, 3,692.46 and 1,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.06, 3,692.46 and 1,001.44 is: 1,500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.06 : 3,692.46 = 1,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.06/3,692.46 = 1,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.06x = 3,692.46 × 1,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.06x = 3,697,777.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,777.14/2,464.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.68

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