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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.03, 4,273.81 and 902.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.03, 4,273.81 and 902.38 is: 1,353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.03 : 4,273.81 = 902.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.03/4,273.81 = 902.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.03x = 4,273.81 × 902.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.03x = 3,856,600.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856,600.67/2,850.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.18

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