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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.08, 3,695.76 and 1,002.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.08, 3,695.76 and 1,002.90 is: 1,504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.08 : 3,695.76 = 1,002.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.08/3,695.76 = 1,002.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.08x = 3,695.76 × 1,002.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.08x = 3,706,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,477.70/2,464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.20

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