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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.39, 3,950.28 and 902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.39, 3,950.28 and 902 is: 1,353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.39 : 3,950.28 = 902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.39/3,950.28 = 902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.39x = 3,950.28 × 902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.39x = 3,563,152.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,152.56/2,633.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.07

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