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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.31, 3,086.78 and 902.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.31, 3,086.78 and 902.25 is: 1,353.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.31 : 3,086.78 = 902.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.31/3,086.78 = 902.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.31x = 3,086.78 × 902.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.31x = 2,785,042.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,042.74/2,057.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.73

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