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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.36, 4,357.88 and 2,850.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.36, 4,357.88 and 2,850.52 is: 4,280.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.36 : 4,357.88 = 2,850.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.36/4,357.88 = 2,850.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.36x = 4,357.88 × 2,850.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.36x = 12,422,224.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,422,224.10/2,902.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.04

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