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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.42, 4,280.97 and 905.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.42, 4,280.97 and 905.58 is: 1,358.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.42 : 4,280.97 = 905.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.42/4,280.97 = 905.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.42x = 4,280.97 × 905.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.42x = 3,876,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,760.81/2,853.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.64

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