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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.17, 5,248.86 and 902.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.17, 5,248.86 and 902.11 is: 1,353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.17 : 5,248.86 = 902.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.17/5,248.86 = 902.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.17x = 5,248.86 × 902.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.17x = 4,735,044.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735,044.97/3,499.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.19

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