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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.23, 3,683.46 and 1,902.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.23, 3,683.46 and 1,902.67 is: 2,860.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.23 : 3,683.46 = 1,902.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.23/3,683.46 = 1,902.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.23x = 3,683.46 × 1,902.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.23x = 7,008,408.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,008,408.84/2,450.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.31

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