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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.42, 4,168.41 and 1,902.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.42, 4,168.41 and 1,902.32 is: 2,625.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.42 : 4,168.41 = 1,902.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.42/4,168.41 = 1,902.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.42x = 4,168.41 × 1,902.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.42x = 7,929,649.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,929,649.71/3,020.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.35

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