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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902, 4,353.84 and 850

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902, 4,353.84 and 850 is: 1,275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902 : 4,353.84 = 850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902/4,353.84 = 850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902x = 4,353.84 × 850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902x = 3,700,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,764/2,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.25

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