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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.82, 3,818.02 and 901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.82, 3,818.02 and 901.92 is: 1,352.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.82 : 3,818.02 = 901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.82/3,818.02 = 901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.82x = 3,818.02 × 901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.82x = 3,443,548.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,548.60/2,545.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.63

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