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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.58, 4,170.96 and 1,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.58, 4,170.96 and 1,902.40 is: 2,624.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.58 : 4,170.96 = 1,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.58/4,170.96 = 1,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.58x = 4,170.96 × 1,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.58x = 7,934,834.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,934,834.30/3,023.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.32

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