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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.02, 4,639.86 and 902.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.02, 4,639.86 and 902.10 is: 1,353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.02 : 4,639.86 = 902.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.02/4,639.86 = 902.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.02x = 4,639.86 × 902.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.02x = 4,185,617.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,617.71/3,093.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.25

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