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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.06, 3,084.78 and 902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.06, 3,084.78 and 902 is: 1,352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.06 : 3,084.78 = 902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.06/3,084.78 = 902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.06x = 3,084.78 × 902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.06x = 2,782,471.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,471.56/2,057.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.64

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