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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.56, 3,818.61 and 901.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.56, 3,818.61 and 901.98 is: 1,353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.56 : 3,818.61 = 901.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.56/3,818.61 = 901.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.56x = 3,818.61 × 901.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.56x = 3,444,309.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,309.85/2,545.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.07

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