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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.74, 3,695.08 and 902.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.74, 3,695.08 and 902.84 is: 1,354.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.74 : 3,695.08 = 902.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.74/3,695.08 = 902.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.74x = 3,695.08 × 902.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.74x = 3,336,066.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,066.03/2,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.62

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