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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.02, 3,432.03 and 902.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.02, 3,432.03 and 902.01 is: 1,353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.02 : 3,432.03 = 902.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.02/3,432.03 = 902.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.02x = 3,432.03 × 902.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.02x = 3,095,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,725.38/2,288.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.02

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