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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.14, 4,348.98 and 2,171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.14, 4,348.98 and 2,171.34 is: 3,253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.14 : 4,348.98 = 2,171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.14/4,348.98 = 2,171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.14x = 4,348.98 × 2,171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.14x = 9,443,114.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,443,114.23/2,902.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.85

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