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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.54, 4,275.42 and 902.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.54, 4,275.42 and 902.76 is: 1,354.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.54 : 4,275.42 = 902.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.54/4,275.42 = 902.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.54x = 4,275.42 × 902.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.54x = 3,859,678.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,678.16/2,850.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.02

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