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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.51, 3,696.90 and 1,002.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.51, 3,696.90 and 1,002.86 is: 1,504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.51 : 3,696.90 = 1,002.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.51/3,696.90 = 1,002.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.51x = 3,696.90 × 1,002.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.51x = 3,707,473.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,473.13/2,464.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.35

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