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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.32, 3,985.02 and 902.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.32, 3,985.02 and 902.04 is: 1,352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.32 : 3,985.02 = 902.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.32/3,985.02 = 902.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.32x = 3,985.02 × 902.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.32x = 3,594,647.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,647.44/2,657.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.73

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