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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.32, 4,353.48 and 2,468.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.32, 4,353.48 and 2,468.57 is: 3,702.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.32 : 4,353.48 = 2,468.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.32/4,353.48 = 2,468.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.32x = 4,353.48 × 2,468.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.32x = 10,746,848.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,746,848.36/2,902.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.85

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