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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.04, 3,698.68 and 1,006.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.04, 3,698.68 and 1,006.56 is: 1,509.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.04 : 3,698.68 = 1,006.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.04/3,698.68 = 1,006.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.04x = 3,698.68 × 1,006.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.04x = 3,722,943.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,943.34/2,467.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.07

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