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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.02, 3,676.52 and 602.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.02, 3,676.52 and 602.12 is: 903.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.02 : 3,676.52 = 602.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.02/3,676.52 = 602.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.02x = 3,676.52 × 602.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.02x = 2,213,716.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,716.92/2,451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.18

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