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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.43, 4,277.87 and 903.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.43, 4,277.87 and 903.65 is: 1,355.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.43 : 4,277.87 = 903.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.43/4,277.87 = 903.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.43x = 4,277.87 × 903.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.43x = 3,865,692.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865,692.71/2,851.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.70

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