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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.45, 4,273.72 and 902.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.45, 4,273.72 and 902.11 is: 1,353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.45 : 4,273.72 = 902.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.45/4,273.72 = 902.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.45x = 4,273.72 × 902.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.45x = 3,855,365.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,365.55/2,849.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.02

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