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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.16, 4,353.74 and 1,027.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.16, 4,353.74 and 1,027.53 is: 1,541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.16 : 4,353.74 = 1,027.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.16/4,353.74 = 1,027.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.16x = 4,353.74 × 1,027.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.16x = 4,473,598.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,598.46/2,902.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.47

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