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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.04, 4,473.08 and 902.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.04, 4,473.08 and 902.06 is: 1,353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.04 : 4,473.08 = 902.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.04/4,473.08 = 902.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.04x = 4,473.08 × 902.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.04x = 4,034,986.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,986.54/2,982.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.10

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