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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.73, 4,356.98 and 2,260.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.73, 4,356.98 and 2,260.49 is: 3,392.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.73 : 4,356.98 = 2,260.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.73/4,356.98 = 2,260.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.73x = 4,356.98 × 2,260.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.73x = 9,848,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,848,909.72/2,902.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.98

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