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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.56, 3,366.72 and 1,902.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.56, 3,366.72 and 1,902.72 is: 2,856.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.56 : 3,366.72 = 1,902.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.56/3,366.72 = 1,902.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.56x = 3,366.72 × 1,902.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.56x = 6,405,925.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,405,925.48/2,242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,856.52

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