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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.53, 3,696.80 and 1,003.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.53, 3,696.80 and 1,003.33 is: 1,505.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.53 : 3,696.80 = 1,003.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.53/3,696.80 = 1,003.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.53x = 3,696.80 × 1,003.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.53x = 3,709,110.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,110.34/2,464.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.00

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