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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.22, 3,702.38 and 1,006.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.22, 3,702.38 and 1,006.35 is: 1,509.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.22 : 3,702.38 = 1,006.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.22/3,702.38 = 1,006.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.22x = 3,702.38 × 1,006.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.22x = 3,725,885.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,885.08/2,468.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.54

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