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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.13, 3,819.30 and 902.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.13, 3,819.30 and 902.85 is: 1,354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.13 : 3,819.30 = 902.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.13/3,819.30 = 902.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.13x = 3,819.30 × 902.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.13x = 3,448,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,242.38/2,546.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.31

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