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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,684.06, 2,523.98 and 902.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,684.06, 2,523.98 and 902.12 is: 1,352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,684.06 : 2,523.98 = 902.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,684.06/2,523.98 = 902.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,684.06x = 2,523.98 × 902.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,684.06x = 2,276,932.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,932.84/1,684.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.05

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