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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.64, 3,602.66 and 842.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.64, 3,602.66 and 842.24 is: 1,262.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.64 : 3,602.66 = 842.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.64/3,602.66 = 842.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.64x = 3,602.66 × 842.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.64x = 3,034,304.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,304.36/2,402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.90

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