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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.03, 4,277.19 and 1,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.03, 4,277.19 and 1,002.80 is: 1,503.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.03 : 4,277.19 = 1,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.03/4,277.19 = 1,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.03x = 4,277.19 × 1,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.03x = 4,289,166.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,166.13/2,852.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.90

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