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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.13, 4,816.69 and 902.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.13, 4,816.69 and 902.63 is: 1,353.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.13 : 4,816.69 = 902.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.13/4,816.69 = 902.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.13x = 4,816.69 × 902.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.13x = 4,347,662.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,662.55/3,211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.94

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