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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.20, 4,071.92 and 1,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.20, 4,071.92 and 1,902 is: 2,624.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.20 : 4,071.92 = 1,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.20/4,071.92 = 1,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.20x = 4,071.92 × 1,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.20x = 7,744,791.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,744,791.84/2,951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.29

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