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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.98, 4,275.77 and 1,369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.98, 4,275.77 and 1,369.28 is: 2,053.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.98 : 4,275.77 = 1,369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.98/4,275.77 = 1,369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.98x = 4,275.77 × 1,369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.98x = 5,854,698.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,854,698.12/2,850.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.58

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