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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.72, 3,693.12 and 902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.72, 3,693.12 and 902.40 is: 1,352.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.72 : 3,693.12 = 902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.72/3,693.12 = 902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.72x = 3,693.12 × 902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.72x = 3,332,671.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,671.49/2,463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.70

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