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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.45, 4,275.68 and 902.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.45, 4,275.68 and 902.66 is: 1,353.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.45 : 4,275.68 = 902.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.45/4,275.68 = 902.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.45x = 4,275.68 × 902.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.45x = 3,859,466.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,466.19/2,850.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.98

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