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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.06, 4,251.52 and 1,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.06, 4,251.52 and 1,902.30 is: 2,624.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.06 : 4,251.52 = 1,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.06/4,251.52 = 1,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.06x = 4,251.52 × 1,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.06x = 8,087,666.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,087,666.50/3,082.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.11

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