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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.30, 3,948.33 and 902.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.30, 3,948.33 and 902.06 is: 1,352.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.30 : 3,948.33 = 902.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.30/3,948.33 = 902.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.30x = 3,948.33 × 902.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.30x = 3,561,630.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,630.56/2,633.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.54

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