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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.19, 4,277.85 and 904.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.19, 4,277.85 and 904.14 is: 1,356.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.19 : 4,277.85 = 904.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.19/4,277.85 = 904.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.19x = 4,277.85 × 904.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.19x = 3,867,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,775.30/2,852.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.07

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