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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.42, 3,699.48 and 1,006.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.42, 3,699.48 and 1,006.18 is: 1,508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.42 : 3,699.48 = 1,006.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.42/3,699.48 = 1,006.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.42x = 3,699.48 × 1,006.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.42x = 3,722,342.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,342.79/2,467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.60

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