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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.41, 3,815.91 and 900.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.41, 3,815.91 and 900.06 is: 1,349.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.41 : 3,815.91 = 900.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.41/3,815.91 = 900.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.41x = 3,815.91 × 900.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.41x = 3,434,547.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434,547.95/2,544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.84

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