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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.98, 3,692.26 and 901.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.98, 3,692.26 and 901.88 is: 1,352.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.98 : 3,692.26 = 901.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.98/3,692.26 = 901.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.98x = 3,692.26 × 901.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.98x = 3,329,975.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,975.45/2,462.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.01

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