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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.02, 3,699.20 and 1,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.02, 3,699.20 and 1,005.20 is: 1,507.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.02 : 3,699.20 = 1,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.02/3,699.20 = 1,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.02x = 3,699.20 × 1,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.02x = 3,718,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,435.84/2,466.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.87

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