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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.57, 4,001.81 and 2,370.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.57, 4,001.81 and 2,370.94 is: 3,268.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.57 : 4,001.81 = 2,370.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.57/4,001.81 = 2,370.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.57x = 4,001.81 × 2,370.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.57x = 9,488,029.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,488,029.54/2,902.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.84

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