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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.72, 3,818.82 and 902.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.72, 3,818.82 and 902.04 is: 1,353.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.72 : 3,818.82 = 902.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.72/3,818.82 = 902.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.72x = 3,818.82 × 902.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.72x = 3,444,728.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,728.39/2,545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.15

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