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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.96, 2,327.18 and 902.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.96, 2,327.18 and 902.92 is: 1,353.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.96 : 2,327.18 = 902.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.96/2,327.18 = 902.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.96x = 2,327.18 × 902.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.96x = 2,101,257.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,257.37/1,551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.94

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