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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.50, 4,815.94 and 902.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.50, 4,815.94 and 902.18 is: 1,353.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.50 : 4,815.94 = 902.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.50/4,815.94 = 902.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.50x = 4,815.94 × 902.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.50x = 4,344,844.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,844.75/3,210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.32

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