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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.24, 4,347.69 and 2,318.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.24, 4,347.69 and 2,318.43 is: 3,473.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.24 : 4,347.69 = 2,318.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.24/4,347.69 = 2,318.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.24x = 4,347.69 × 2,318.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.24x = 10,079,814.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,079,814.93/2,902.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.12

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