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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.36, 3,698.52 and 1,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.36, 3,698.52 and 1,004.52 is: 1,506.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.36 : 3,698.52 = 1,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.36/3,698.52 = 1,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.36x = 3,698.52 × 1,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.36x = 3,715,237.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,237.31/2,466.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.36

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