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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.40, 3,545.58 and 902.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.40, 3,545.58 and 902.52 is: 1,353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.40 : 3,545.58 = 902.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.40/3,545.58 = 902.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.40x = 3,545.58 × 902.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.40x = 3,199,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,956.86/2,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.96

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