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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.66, 3,694.26 and 902.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.66, 3,694.26 and 902.55 is: 1,353.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.66 : 3,694.26 = 902.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.66/3,694.26 = 902.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.66x = 3,694.26 × 902.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.66x = 3,334,254.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,254.36/2,463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.37

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