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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.38, 3,693.96 and 902.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.38, 3,693.96 and 902.92 is: 1,353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.38 : 3,693.96 = 902.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.38/3,693.96 = 902.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.38x = 3,693.96 × 902.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.38x = 3,335,350.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,350.36/2,463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.97

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