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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.88, 3,695.73 and 902.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.88, 3,695.73 and 902.68 is: 1,354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.88 : 3,695.73 = 902.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.88/3,695.73 = 902.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.88x = 3,695.73 × 902.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.88x = 3,336,061.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,061.56/2,462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.54

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