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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.87, 4,279.08 and 905.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.87, 4,279.08 and 905.09 is: 1,357.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.87 : 4,279.08 = 905.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.87/4,279.08 = 905.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.87x = 4,279.08 × 905.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.87x = 3,872,952.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,952.52/2,852.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.56

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