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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.28, 4,275.63 and 903.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.28, 4,275.63 and 903.11 is: 1,353.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.28 : 4,275.63 = 903.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.28/4,275.63 = 903.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.28x = 4,275.63 × 903.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.28x = 3,861,342.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,342.83/2,852.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.77

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