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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.52, 5,045.88 and 1,902.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.52, 5,045.88 and 1,902.32 is: 2,850.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.52 : 5,045.88 = 1,902.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.52/5,045.88 = 1,902.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.52x = 5,045.88 × 1,902.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.52x = 9,598,878.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,598,878.44/3,367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.43

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