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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.28, 3,303.90 and 902.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.28, 3,303.90 and 902.92 is: 1,354.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.28 : 3,303.90 = 902.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.28/3,303.90 = 902.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.28x = 3,303.90 × 902.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.28x = 2,983,157.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,157.39/2,202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.58

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