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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.27, 3,700.62 and 1,004.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.27, 3,700.62 and 1,004.63 is: 1,507.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.27 : 3,700.62 = 1,004.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.27/3,700.62 = 1,004.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.27x = 3,700.62 × 1,004.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.27x = 3,717,735.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,735.37/2,466.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.43

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