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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.25, 4,349.47 and 2,118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.25, 4,349.47 and 2,118.58 is: 3,175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.25 : 4,349.47 = 2,118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.25/4,349.47 = 2,118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.25x = 4,349.47 × 2,118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.25x = 9,214,700.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,214,700.15/2,902.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.02

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