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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.34, 3,243.30 and 602.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.34, 3,243.30 and 602.18 is: 903.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.34 : 3,243.30 = 602.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.34/3,243.30 = 602.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.34x = 3,243.30 × 602.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.34x = 1,953,050.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,050.39/2,162.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.21

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