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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.76, 4,474.18 and 902.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.76, 4,474.18 and 902.78 is: 1,354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.76 : 4,474.18 = 902.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.76/4,474.18 = 902.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.76x = 4,474.18 × 902.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.76x = 4,039,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,200.22/2,982.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.18

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