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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.94, 4,275.39 and 902.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.94, 4,275.39 and 902.10 is: 1,353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.94 : 4,275.39 = 902.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.94/4,275.39 = 902.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.94x = 4,275.39 × 902.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.94x = 3,856,829.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856,829.32/2,849.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.30

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