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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.03, 2,910.30 and 902.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.03, 2,910.30 and 902.35 is: 1,352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.03 : 2,910.30 = 902.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.03/2,910.30 = 902.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.03x = 2,910.30 × 902.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.03x = 2,626,109.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,109.21/1,942.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.25

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