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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.32, 4,277.58 and 903.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.32, 4,277.58 and 903.48 is: 1,355.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.32 : 4,277.58 = 903.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.32/4,277.58 = 903.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.32x = 4,277.58 × 903.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.32x = 3,864,707.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,707.98/2,851.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.41

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