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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.78, 4,279.50 and 905.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.78, 4,279.50 and 905.46 is: 1,357.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.78 : 4,279.50 = 905.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.78/4,279.50 = 905.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.78x = 4,279.50 × 905.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.78x = 3,874,916.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,916.07/2,853.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.82

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