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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.37, 3,699.14 and 1,005.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.37, 3,699.14 and 1,005.48 is: 1,508.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.37 : 3,699.14 = 1,005.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.37/3,699.14 = 1,005.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.37x = 3,699.14 × 1,005.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.37x = 3,719,406.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,406.26/2,465.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.66

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