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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.74, 3,817.22 and 901.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.74, 3,817.22 and 901.45 is: 1,352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.74 : 3,817.22 = 901.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.74/3,817.22 = 901.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.74x = 3,817.22 × 901.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.74x = 3,441,032.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,032.97/2,544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.21

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