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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.16, 3,107.49 and 902.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.16, 3,107.49 and 902.10 is: 1,352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.16 : 3,107.49 = 902.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.16/3,107.49 = 902.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.16x = 3,107.49 × 902.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.16x = 2,803,266.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,266.73/2,072.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.82

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