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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.19, 4,251.69 and 1,902.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.19, 4,251.69 and 1,902.42 is: 2,624.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.19 : 4,251.69 = 1,902.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.19/4,251.69 = 1,902.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.19x = 4,251.69 × 1,902.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.19x = 8,088,500.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,088,500.09/3,082.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.27

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