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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.78, 3,815.96 and 900.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.78, 3,815.96 and 900.51 is: 1,350.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.78 : 3,815.96 = 900.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.78/3,815.96 = 900.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.78x = 3,815.96 × 900.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.78x = 3,436,305.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,305.64/2,543.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.87

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