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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.31, 3,818.39 and 901.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.31, 3,818.39 and 901.51 is: 1,352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.31 : 3,818.39 = 901.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.31/3,818.39 = 901.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.31x = 3,818.39 × 901.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.31x = 3,442,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,302.72/2,545.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.41

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