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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.22, 3,948.52 and 902.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.22, 3,948.52 and 902.06 is: 1,353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.22 : 3,948.52 = 902.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.22/3,948.52 = 902.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.22x = 3,948.52 × 902.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.22x = 3,561,801.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,801.95/2,632.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.16

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