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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.28, 4,640.94 and 902.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.28, 4,640.94 and 902.78 is: 1,354.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.28 : 4,640.94 = 902.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.28/4,640.94 = 902.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.28x = 4,640.94 × 902.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.28x = 4,189,747.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,747.81/3,094.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.03

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