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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.98, 3,817.71 and 902.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.98, 3,817.71 and 902.28 is: 1,352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.98 : 3,817.71 = 902.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.98/3,817.71 = 902.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.98x = 3,817.71 × 902.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.98x = 3,444,643.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,643.38/2,545.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.97

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