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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.19, 3,817.67 and 901.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.19, 3,817.67 and 901.98 is: 1,352.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.19 : 3,817.67 = 901.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.19/3,817.67 = 901.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.19x = 3,817.67 × 901.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.19x = 3,443,457.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,457.48/2,545.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.93

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