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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.26, 4,315.85 and 902.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.26, 4,315.85 and 902.85 is: 1,354.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.26 : 4,315.85 = 902.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.26/4,315.85 = 902.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.26x = 4,315.85 × 902.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.26x = 3,896,547.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,547.86/2,877.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.26

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