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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.22, 4,278.84 and 903.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.22, 4,278.84 and 903.97 is: 1,356.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.22 : 4,278.84 = 903.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.22/4,278.84 = 903.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.22x = 4,278.84 × 903.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.22x = 3,867,942.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,942.99/2,852.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.12

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