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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.94, 3,816.16 and 901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.94, 3,816.16 and 901.25 is: 1,351.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.94 : 3,816.16 = 901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.94/3,816.16 = 901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.94x = 3,816.16 × 901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.94x = 3,439,314.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,314.20/2,544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.43

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