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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.90, 4,276.80 and 903.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.90, 4,276.80 and 903.30 is: 1,355.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.90 : 4,276.80 = 903.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.90/4,276.80 = 903.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.90x = 4,276.80 × 903.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.90x = 3,863,233.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,233.44/2,850.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.09

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