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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.96, 5,249.96 and 902.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.96, 5,249.96 and 902.92 is: 1,354.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.96 : 5,249.96 = 902.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.96/5,249.96 = 902.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.96x = 5,249.96 × 902.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.96x = 4,740,293.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,293.88/3,499.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.39

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