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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.74, 4,354.11 and 2,040.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.74, 4,354.11 and 2,040.90 is: 3,061.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.74 : 4,354.11 = 2,040.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.74/4,354.11 = 2,040.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.74x = 4,354.11 × 2,040.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.74x = 8,886,303.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,886,303.10/2,902.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.35

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