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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.51, 3,816.78 and 901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.51, 3,816.78 and 901.08 is: 1,351.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.51 : 3,816.78 = 901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.51/3,816.78 = 901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.51x = 3,816.78 × 901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.51x = 3,439,224.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,224.12/2,544.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.63

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