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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.37, 3,542.87 and 902.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.37, 3,542.87 and 902.72 is: 1,352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.37 : 3,542.87 = 902.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.37/3,542.87 = 902.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.37x = 3,542.87 × 902.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.37x = 3,198,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,230.72/2,364.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.68

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