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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.79, 3,698.88 and 1,003.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.79, 3,698.88 and 1,003.94 is: 1,506.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.79 : 3,698.88 = 1,003.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.79/3,698.88 = 1,003.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.79x = 3,698.88 × 1,003.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.79x = 3,713,435.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,435.09/2,464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.60

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