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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.64, 4,816.35 and 902.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.64, 4,816.35 and 902.14 is: 1,353.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.64 : 4,816.35 = 902.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.64/4,816.35 = 902.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.64x = 4,816.35 × 902.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.64x = 4,345,021.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,345,021.99/3,210.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.32

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