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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.29, 5,248.98 and 902.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.29, 5,248.98 and 902.22 is: 1,353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.29 : 5,248.98 = 902.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.29/5,248.98 = 902.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.29x = 5,248.98 × 902.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.29x = 4,735,734.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735,734.74/3,499.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.34

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