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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.24, 3,370.71 and 1,902.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.24, 3,370.71 and 1,902.69 is: 2,848.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.24 : 3,370.71 = 1,902.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.24/3,370.71 = 1,902.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.24x = 3,370.71 × 1,902.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.24x = 6,413,423.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,413,423.34/2,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.84

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