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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.23, 4,355.82 and 1,260.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.23, 4,355.82 and 1,260.09 is: 1,891.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.23 : 4,355.82 = 1,260.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.23/4,355.82 = 1,260.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.23x = 4,355.82 × 1,260.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.23x = 5,488,725.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,488,725.22/2,902.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.21

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