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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.47, 3,701.61 and 1,006.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.47, 3,701.61 and 1,006.23 is: 1,509.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.47 : 3,701.61 = 1,006.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.47/3,701.61 = 1,006.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.47x = 3,701.61 × 1,006.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.47x = 3,724,671.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,671.03/2,467.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.51

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