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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943.98, 2,914.61 and 902.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,943.98, 2,914.61 and 902.88 is: 1,353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,943.98 : 2,914.61 = 902.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,943.98/2,914.61 = 902.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,943.98x = 2,914.61 × 902.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,943.98x = 2,631,533.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,533.10/1,943.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.68

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