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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.10, 4,277.10 and 903.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.10, 4,277.10 and 903.12 is: 1,354.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.10 : 4,277.10 = 903.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.10/4,277.10 = 903.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.10x = 4,277.10 × 903.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.10x = 3,862,734.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862,734.55/2,851.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.82

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