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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.84, 4,354.90 and 1,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.84, 4,354.90 and 1,363 is: 2,044.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.84 : 4,354.90 = 1,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.84/4,354.90 = 1,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.84x = 4,354.90 × 1,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.84x = 5,935,728.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,935,728.70/2,902.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.80

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