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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.37, 4,002.33 and 2,484.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.37, 4,002.33 and 2,484.11 is: 3,425.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.37 : 4,002.33 = 2,484.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.37/4,002.33 = 2,484.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.37x = 4,002.33 × 2,484.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.37x = 9,942,227.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,942,227.98/2,902.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.55

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