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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.85, 3,694.83 and 1,005.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.85, 3,694.83 and 1,005.03 is: 1,506.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.85 : 3,694.83 = 1,005.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.85/3,694.83 = 1,005.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.85x = 3,694.83 × 1,005.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.85x = 3,713,414.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,414.99/2,464.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.55

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