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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.04, 4,816.64 and 902.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.04, 4,816.64 and 902.72 is: 1,354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.04 : 4,816.64 = 902.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.04/4,816.64 = 902.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.04x = 4,816.64 × 902.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.04x = 4,348,077.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,077.26/3,211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.10

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