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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.70, 4,276.65 and 903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.70, 4,276.65 and 903.04 is: 1,354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.70 : 4,276.65 = 903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.70/4,276.65 = 903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.70x = 4,276.65 × 903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.70x = 3,861,986.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,986.02/2,850.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.75

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