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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.14, 3,818.25 and 902.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.14, 3,818.25 and 902.88 is: 1,354.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.14 : 3,818.25 = 902.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.14/3,818.25 = 902.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.14x = 3,818.25 × 902.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.14x = 3,447,421.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,421.56/2,545.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.51

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