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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.29, 4,473.90 and 902.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.29, 4,473.90 and 902.03 is: 1,353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.29 : 4,473.90 = 902.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.29/4,473.90 = 902.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.29x = 4,473.90 × 902.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.29x = 4,035,603.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,603.20/2,982.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.19

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