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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.73, 4,276.64 and 903.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.73, 4,276.64 and 903.22 is: 1,355.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.73 : 4,276.64 = 903.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.73/4,276.64 = 903.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.73x = 4,276.64 × 903.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.73x = 3,862,742.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862,742.26/2,850.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.00

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