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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.50, 4,354.47 and 850.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.50, 4,354.47 and 850.50 is: 1,275.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.50 : 4,354.47 = 850.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.50/4,354.47 = 850.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.50x = 4,354.47 × 850.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.50x = 3,703,476.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,476.74/2,902.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.96

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