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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.12, 5,248.68 and 902.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.12, 5,248.68 and 902.28 is: 1,353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.12 : 5,248.68 = 902.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.12/5,248.68 = 902.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.12x = 5,248.68 × 902.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.12x = 4,735,778.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735,778.99/3,499.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.42

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