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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.60, 4,815.90 and 902.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.60, 4,815.90 and 902.12 is: 1,353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.60 : 4,815.90 = 902.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.60/4,815.90 = 902.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.60x = 4,815.90 × 902.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.60x = 4,344,519.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,519.71/3,210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.18

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