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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.91, 3,695.75 and 1,003.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.91, 3,695.75 and 1,003.67 is: 1,504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.91 : 3,695.75 = 1,003.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.91/3,695.75 = 1,003.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.91x = 3,695.75 × 1,003.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.91x = 3,709,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,308.38/2,464.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.85

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