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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.31, 4,816.97 and 902.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.31, 4,816.97 and 902.81 is: 1,354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.31 : 4,816.97 = 902.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.31/4,816.97 = 902.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.31x = 4,816.97 × 902.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.31x = 4,348,819.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,819.60/3,211.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.22

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