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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.11, 4,369.17 and 2,557.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.11, 4,369.17 and 2,557.46 is: 3,850.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.11 : 4,369.17 = 2,557.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.11/4,369.17 = 2,557.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.11x = 4,369.17 × 2,557.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.11x = 11,173,955.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,173,955.66/2,902.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.29

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