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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.52, 4,314.78 and 902.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.52, 4,314.78 and 902.07 is: 1,353.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.52 : 4,314.78 = 902.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.52/4,314.78 = 902.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.52x = 4,314.78 × 902.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.52x = 3,892,233.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892,233.59/2,876.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.11

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