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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.70, 3,700.10 and 1,004.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.70, 3,700.10 and 1,004.84 is: 1,507.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.70 : 3,700.10 = 1,004.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.70/3,700.10 = 1,004.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.70x = 3,700.10 × 1,004.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.70x = 3,718,008.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,008.48/2,466.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.28

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