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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.16, 4,332.70 and 2,464.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.16, 4,332.70 and 2,464.88 is: 3,679.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.16 : 4,332.70 = 2,464.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.16/4,332.70 = 2,464.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.16x = 4,332.70 × 2,464.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.16x = 10,679,585.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,679,585.58/2,902.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.87

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