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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.67, 4,276.12 and 902.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.67, 4,276.12 and 902.83 is: 1,354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.67 : 4,276.12 = 902.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.67/4,276.12 = 902.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.67x = 4,276.12 × 902.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.67x = 3,860,599.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,599.86/2,850.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.28

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