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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.91, 4,472.92 and 902.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.91, 4,472.92 and 902.53 is: 1,353.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.91 : 4,472.92 = 902.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.91/4,472.92 = 902.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.91x = 4,472.92 × 902.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.91x = 4,036,926.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,926.05/2,982.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.35

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