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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.75, 4,277.78 and 904.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.75, 4,277.78 and 904.11 is: 1,356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.75 : 4,277.78 = 904.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.75/4,277.78 = 904.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.75x = 4,277.78 × 904.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.75x = 3,867,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,566.50/2,851.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.21

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