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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.06, 3,086.40 and 902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.06, 3,086.40 and 902 is: 1,353.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.06 : 3,086.40 = 902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.06/3,086.40 = 902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.06x = 3,086.40 × 902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.06x = 2,783,932.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,932.80/2,057.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.36

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