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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.93, 3,818.03 and 902.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.93, 3,818.03 and 902.24 is: 1,353.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.93 : 3,818.03 = 902.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.93/3,818.03 = 902.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.93x = 3,818.03 × 902.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.93x = 3,444,755.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,755.79/2,545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.05

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