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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.88, 3,086.32 and 902.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.88, 3,086.32 and 902.48 is: 1,354.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.88 : 3,086.32 = 902.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.88/3,086.32 = 902.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.88x = 3,086.32 × 902.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.88x = 2,785,342.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,342.07/2,056.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.16

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