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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.04, 4,275.02 and 902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.04, 4,275.02 and 902.40 is: 1,353.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.04 : 4,275.02 = 902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.04/4,275.02 = 902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.04x = 4,275.02 × 902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.04x = 3,857,778.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,857,778.05/2,850.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.59

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