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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.38, 3,818.07 and 902.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.38, 3,818.07 and 902.10 is: 1,353.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.38 : 3,818.07 = 902.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.38/3,818.07 = 902.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.38x = 3,818.07 × 902.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.38x = 3,444,280.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,280.95/2,545.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.15

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