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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.74, 3,697.52 and 1,003.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.74, 3,697.52 and 1,003.10 is: 1,504.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.74 : 3,697.52 = 1,003.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.74/3,697.52 = 1,003.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.74x = 3,697.52 × 1,003.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.74x = 3,708,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,958.81/2,464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.81

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