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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.52, 4,276.19 and 902.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.52, 4,276.19 and 902.88 is: 1,354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.52 : 4,276.19 = 902.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.52/4,276.19 = 902.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.52x = 4,276.19 × 902.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.52x = 3,860,886.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,886.43/2,850.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.45

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