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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.90, 3,540.14 and 1,902.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.90, 3,540.14 and 1,902.17 is: 2,854.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.90 : 3,540.14 = 1,902.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.90/3,540.14 = 1,902.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.90x = 3,540.14 × 1,902.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.90x = 6,733,920.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,733,920.89/2,358.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.69

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