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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.08, 3,540.98 and 902.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.08, 3,540.98 and 902.22 is: 1,352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.08 : 3,540.98 = 902.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.08/3,540.98 = 902.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.08x = 3,540.98 × 902.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.08x = 3,194,742.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,742.98/2,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.51

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