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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.35, 3,696.95 and 1,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.35, 3,696.95 and 1,004.52 is: 1,506.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.35 : 3,696.95 = 1,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.35/3,696.95 = 1,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.35x = 3,696.95 × 1,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.35x = 3,713,660.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,660.21/2,464.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.95

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