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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.16, 3,697.74 and 1,003.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.16, 3,697.74 and 1,003.92 is: 1,505.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.16 : 3,697.74 = 1,003.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.16/3,697.74 = 1,003.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.16x = 3,697.74 × 1,003.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.16x = 3,712,235.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,712,235.14/2,465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.88

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