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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.78, 3,815.90 and 901.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.78, 3,815.90 and 901.10 is: 1,351.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.78 : 3,815.90 = 901.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.78/3,815.90 = 901.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.78x = 3,815.90 × 901.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.78x = 3,438,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,507.49/2,544.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.20

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