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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.76, 2,911.56 and 902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.76, 2,911.56 and 902.60 is: 1,352.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.76 : 2,911.56 = 902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.76/2,911.56 = 902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.76x = 2,911.56 × 902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.76x = 2,627,974.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,974.06/1,942.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.70

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