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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.47, 4,817.21 and 902.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.47, 4,817.21 and 902.97 is: 1,354.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.47 : 4,817.21 = 902.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.47/4,817.21 = 902.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.47x = 4,817.21 × 902.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.47x = 4,349,791.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,791.60/3,211.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.46

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