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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.52, 3,697.91 and 1,004.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.52, 3,697.91 and 1,004.33 is: 1,506.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.52 : 3,697.91 = 1,004.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.52/3,697.91 = 1,004.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.52x = 3,697.91 × 1,004.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.52x = 3,713,898.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,898.44/2,465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.33

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