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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.15, 3,699.22 and 1,004.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.15, 3,699.22 and 1,004.35 is: 1,506.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.15 : 3,699.22 = 1,004.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.15/3,699.22 = 1,004.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.15x = 3,699.22 × 1,004.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.15x = 3,715,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,308.67/2,466.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.52

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