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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.15, 4,352.73 and 821.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.15, 4,352.73 and 821.68 is: 1,232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.15 : 4,352.73 = 821.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.15/4,352.73 = 821.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.15x = 4,352.73 × 821.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.15x = 3,576,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,540.30/2,902.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.38

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