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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.82, 3,694.56 and 902.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.82, 3,694.56 and 902.45 is: 1,353.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.82 : 3,694.56 = 902.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.82/3,694.56 = 902.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.82x = 3,694.56 × 902.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.82x = 3,334,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,166.60/2,462.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.80

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