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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.73, 4,731.21 and 902.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.73, 4,731.21 and 902.28 is: 1,353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.73 : 4,731.21 = 902.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.73/4,731.21 = 902.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.73x = 4,731.21 × 902.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.73x = 4,268,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268,876.16/3,153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.60

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