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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.36, 3,695.52 and 1,002.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.36, 3,695.52 and 1,002.52 is: 1,503.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.36 : 3,695.52 = 1,002.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.36/3,695.52 = 1,002.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.36x = 3,695.52 × 1,002.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.36x = 3,704,832.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,832.71/2,464.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.37

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