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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.78, 3,228.27 and 902.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.78, 3,228.27 and 902.96 is: 1,354.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.78 : 3,228.27 = 902.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.78/3,228.27 = 902.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.78x = 3,228.27 × 902.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.78x = 2,914,998.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,998.68/2,151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.69

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