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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.68, 3,726.18 and 1,003.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.68, 3,726.18 and 1,003.51 is: 1,504.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.68 : 3,726.18 = 1,003.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.68/3,726.18 = 1,003.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.68x = 3,726.18 × 1,003.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.68x = 3,739,271.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,271.21/2,484.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.93

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