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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.83, 4,276.25 and 903.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.83, 4,276.25 and 903.03 is: 1,354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.83 : 4,276.25 = 903.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.83/4,276.25 = 903.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.83x = 4,276.25 × 903.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.83x = 3,861,564.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,564.87/2,850.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.54

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