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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.84, 4,277.50 and 1,003.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.84, 4,277.50 and 1,003.28 is: 1,505.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.84 : 4,277.50 = 1,003.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.84/4,277.50 = 1,003.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.84x = 4,277.50 × 1,003.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.84x = 4,291,530.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,530.20/2,850.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.36

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