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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.15, 3,544.69 and 902.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.15, 3,544.69 and 902.29 is: 1,353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.15 : 3,544.69 = 902.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.15/3,544.69 = 902.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.15x = 3,544.69 × 902.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.15x = 3,198,338.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,338.34/2,363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.42

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