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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.63, 3,662.45 and 902.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.63, 3,662.45 and 902.63 is: 1,353.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.63 : 3,662.45 = 902.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.63/3,662.45 = 902.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.63x = 3,662.45 × 902.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.63x = 3,305,814.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,814.42/2,441.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.94

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