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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.02, 3,814.61 and 900.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.02, 3,814.61 and 900.70 is: 1,351.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.02 : 3,814.61 = 900.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.02/3,814.61 = 900.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.02x = 3,814.61 × 900.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.02x = 3,435,819.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,819.23/2,543.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.08

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