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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.24, 3,108.72 and 902.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.24, 3,108.72 and 902.96 is: 1,354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.24 : 3,108.72 = 902.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.24/3,108.72 = 902.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.24x = 3,108.72 × 902.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.24x = 2,807,049.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,049.81/2,072.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.60

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