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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.19, 4,278.41 and 904.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.19, 4,278.41 and 904.53 is: 1,356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.19 : 4,278.41 = 904.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.19/4,278.41 = 904.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.19x = 4,278.41 × 904.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.19x = 3,869,945.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,945.67/2,852.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.83

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