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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.27, 3,816.48 and 901.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.27, 3,816.48 and 901.95 is: 1,352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.27 : 3,816.48 = 901.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.27/3,816.48 = 901.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.27x = 3,816.48 × 901.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.27x = 3,442,274.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,274.14/2,544.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.95

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