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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.63, 3,817.26 and 900.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.63, 3,817.26 and 900.84 is: 1,351.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.63 : 3,817.26 = 900.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.63/3,817.26 = 900.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.63x = 3,817.26 × 900.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.63x = 3,438,740.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,740.50/2,544.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.37

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