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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.70, 3,696.99 and 1,003.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.70, 3,696.99 and 1,003.50 is: 1,505.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.70 : 3,696.99 = 1,003.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.70/3,696.99 = 1,003.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.70x = 3,696.99 × 1,003.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.70x = 3,709,929.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,929.47/2,464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.23

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