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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.08, 3,693.56 and 902.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.08, 3,693.56 and 902.57 is: 1,353.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.08 : 3,693.56 = 902.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.08/3,693.56 = 902.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.08x = 3,693.56 × 902.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.08x = 3,333,673.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,673.47/2,463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.46

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