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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.04, 3,817.08 and 901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.04, 3,817.08 and 901.52 is: 1,352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.04 : 3,817.08 = 901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.04/3,817.08 = 901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.04x = 3,817.08 × 901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.04x = 3,441,173.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,173.96/2,545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.11

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