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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.45, 4,276.72 and 904.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.45, 4,276.72 and 904.12 is: 1,356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.45 : 4,276.72 = 904.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.45/4,276.72 = 904.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.45x = 4,276.72 × 904.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.45x = 3,866,668.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,668.09/2,851.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.04

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