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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.11, 3,819.62 and 902.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.11, 3,819.62 and 902.17 is: 1,353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.11 : 3,819.62 = 902.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.11/3,819.62 = 902.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.11x = 3,819.62 × 902.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.11x = 3,445,946.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,946.58/2,546.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.42

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