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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.63, 4,275.98 and 1,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.63, 4,275.98 and 1,001.76 is: 1,502.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.63 : 4,275.98 = 1,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.63/4,275.98 = 1,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.63x = 4,275.98 × 1,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.63x = 4,283,508.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,508.23/2,850.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.65

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