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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.21, 3,699.35 and 1,004.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.21, 3,699.35 and 1,004.33 is: 1,506.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.21 : 3,699.35 = 1,004.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.21/3,699.35 = 1,004.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.21x = 3,699.35 × 1,004.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.21x = 3,715,344.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,344.67/2,466.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.50

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