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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.32, 4,001.45 and 2,370.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.32, 4,001.45 and 2,370.63 is: 3,268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.32 : 4,001.45 = 2,370.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.32/4,001.45 = 2,370.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.32x = 4,001.45 × 2,370.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.32x = 9,485,945.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,485,945.56/2,902.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.40

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