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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.98, 4,640.97 and 902.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.98, 4,640.97 and 902.71 is: 1,354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.98 : 4,640.97 = 902.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.98/4,640.97 = 902.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.98x = 4,640.97 × 902.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.98x = 4,189,422.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,422.31/3,093.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.06

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