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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.21, 3,700.85 and 1,005.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.21, 3,700.85 and 1,005.33 is: 1,508.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.21 : 3,700.85 = 1,005.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.21/3,700.85 = 1,005.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.21x = 3,700.85 × 1,005.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.21x = 3,720,575.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720,575.53/2,467.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.01

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