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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.47, 3,698.25 and 1,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.47, 3,698.25 and 1,003.60 is: 1,505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.47 : 3,698.25 = 1,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.47/3,698.25 = 1,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.47x = 3,698.25 × 1,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.47x = 3,711,563.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711,563.70/2,465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.42

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