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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.63, 3,818.76 and 901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.63, 3,818.76 and 901.84 is: 1,352.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.63 : 3,818.76 = 901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.63/3,818.76 = 901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.63x = 3,818.76 × 901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.63x = 3,443,910.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,910.52/2,545.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.87

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