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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.50, 3,694.68 and 1,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.50, 3,694.68 and 1,004.70 is: 1,506.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.50 : 3,694.68 = 1,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.50/3,694.68 = 1,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.50x = 3,694.68 × 1,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.50x = 3,712,045.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,712,045.00/2,464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.21

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