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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.43, 3,462.72 and 902.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.43, 3,462.72 and 902.79 is: 1,354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.43 : 3,462.72 = 902.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.43/3,462.72 = 902.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.43x = 3,462.72 × 902.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.43x = 3,126,113.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,113.17/2,308.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.22

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