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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.10, 3,816.60 and 901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.10, 3,816.60 and 901.60 is: 1,352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.10 : 3,816.60 = 901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.10/3,816.60 = 901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.10x = 3,816.60 × 901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.10x = 3,441,046.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,046.56/2,544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.56

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