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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.56, 3,084.96 and 902.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.56, 3,084.96 and 902.16 is: 1,353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.56 : 3,084.96 = 902.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.56/3,084.96 = 902.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.56x = 3,084.96 × 902.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.56x = 2,783,127.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,127.51/2,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.29

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