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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.70, 3,695.63 and 1,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.70, 3,695.63 and 1,002.24 is: 1,502.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.70 : 3,695.63 = 1,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.70/3,695.63 = 1,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.70x = 3,695.63 × 1,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.70x = 3,703,903.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,903.20/2,464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.78

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