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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.82, 3,544.98 and 902.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.82, 3,544.98 and 902.16 is: 1,352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.82 : 3,544.98 = 902.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.82/3,544.98 = 902.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.82x = 3,544.98 × 902.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.82x = 3,198,139.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,139.16/2,363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.95

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