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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.51, 3,701.40 and 1,005.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.51, 3,701.40 and 1,005.86 is: 1,508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.51 : 3,701.40 = 1,005.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.51/3,701.40 = 1,005.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.51x = 3,701.40 × 1,005.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.51x = 3,723,090.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,090.20/2,467.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.85

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