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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633, 3,949.92 and 902.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633, 3,949.92 and 902.03 is: 1,353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633 : 3,949.92 = 902.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633/3,949.92 = 902.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633x = 3,949.92 × 902.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633x = 3,562,946.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,946.34/2,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.19

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