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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.40, 4,280.06 and 905.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.40, 4,280.06 and 905.62 is: 1,358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.40 : 4,280.06 = 905.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.40/4,280.06 = 905.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.40x = 4,280.06 × 905.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.40x = 3,876,107.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,107.94/2,853.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.42

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