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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.88, 4,011.72 and 2,436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.88, 4,011.72 and 2,436.32 is: 3,366.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.88 : 4,011.72 = 2,436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.88/4,011.72 = 2,436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.88x = 4,011.72 × 2,436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.88x = 9,773,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,773,833.67/2,902.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.94

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