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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.93, 3,818.61 and 902.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.93, 3,818.61 and 902.25 is: 1,353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.93 : 3,818.61 = 902.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.93/3,818.61 = 902.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.93x = 3,818.61 × 902.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.93x = 3,445,340.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,340.87/2,544.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.81

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