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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.32, 4,090.34 and 1,902.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.32, 4,090.34 and 1,902.73 is: 2,624.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.32 : 4,090.34 = 1,902.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.32/4,090.34 = 1,902.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.32x = 4,090.34 × 1,902.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.32x = 7,782,795.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,782,795.70/2,965.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.60

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