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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.62, 4,277.34 and 1,002.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.62, 4,277.34 and 1,002.78 is: 1,504.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.62 : 4,277.34 = 1,002.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.62/4,277.34 = 1,002.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.62x = 4,277.34 × 1,002.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.62x = 4,289,231.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,231.01/2,851.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.14

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