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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,876.55, 2,812.49 and 902.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,876.55, 2,812.49 and 902.39 is: 1,352.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,876.55 : 2,812.49 = 902.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,876.55/2,812.49 = 902.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,876.55x = 2,812.49 × 902.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,876.55x = 2,537,958.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,958.34/1,876.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.46

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