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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.76, 4,276.55 and 902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.76, 4,276.55 and 902.30 is: 1,353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.76 : 4,276.55 = 902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.76/4,276.55 = 902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.76x = 4,276.55 × 902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.76x = 3,858,731.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,731.07/2,850.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.58

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