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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.66, 4,276.44 and 903.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.66, 4,276.44 and 903.32 is: 1,355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.66 : 4,276.44 = 903.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.66/4,276.44 = 903.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.66x = 4,276.44 × 903.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.66x = 3,862,993.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862,993.78/2,850.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.12

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