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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.24, 3,693.64 and 902.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.24, 3,693.64 and 902.97 is: 1,354.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.24 : 3,693.64 = 902.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.24/3,693.64 = 902.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.24x = 3,693.64 × 902.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.24x = 3,335,254.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,254.66/2,462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.56

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