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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.77, 4,278.06 and 904.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.77, 4,278.06 and 904.13 is: 1,356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.77 : 4,278.06 = 904.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.77/4,278.06 = 904.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.77x = 4,278.06 × 904.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.77x = 3,867,901.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,901.00/2,851.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.32

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