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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.58, 3,691.50 and 902.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.58, 3,691.50 and 902.16 is: 1,352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.58 : 3,691.50 = 902.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.58/3,691.50 = 902.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.58x = 3,691.50 × 902.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.58x = 3,330,323.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,323.64/2,462.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.37

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