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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.47, 4,275.77 and 902.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.47, 4,275.77 and 902.69 is: 1,354.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.47 : 4,275.77 = 902.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.47/4,275.77 = 902.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.47x = 4,275.77 × 902.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.47x = 3,859,668.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,668.93/2,850.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.05

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