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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.82, 3,498.18 and 1,902.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.82, 3,498.18 and 1,902.02 is: 2,848.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.82 : 3,498.18 = 1,902.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.82/3,498.18 = 1,902.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.82x = 3,498.18 × 1,902.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.82x = 6,653,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,653,608.32/2,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.51

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