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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.76, 3,815.76 and 900.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.76, 3,815.76 and 900.48 is: 1,350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.76 : 3,815.76 = 900.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.76/3,815.76 = 900.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.76x = 3,815.76 × 900.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.76x = 3,436,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,015.56/2,543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.76

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