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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.49, 4,276.20 and 1,001.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.49, 4,276.20 and 1,001.11 is: 1,501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.49 : 4,276.20 = 1,001.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.49/4,276.20 = 1,001.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.49x = 4,276.20 × 1,001.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.49x = 4,280,946.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,280,946.58/2,850.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.83

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