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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.45, 4,275.84 and 903.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.45, 4,275.84 and 903.19 is: 1,353.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.45 : 4,275.84 = 903.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.45/4,275.84 = 903.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.45x = 4,275.84 × 903.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.45x = 3,861,874.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,874.55/2,852.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.88

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