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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.35, 3,816.69 and 901.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.35, 3,816.69 and 901.67 is: 1,352.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.35 : 3,816.69 = 901.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.35/3,816.69 = 901.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.35x = 3,816.69 × 901.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.35x = 3,441,375.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,375.79/2,545.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.02

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