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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.32, 4,004.08 and 2,062.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.32, 4,004.08 and 2,062.76 is: 2,845.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.32 : 4,004.08 = 2,062.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.32/4,004.08 = 2,062.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.32x = 4,004.08 × 2,062.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.32x = 8,259,456.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,259,456.06/2,902.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.81

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