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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.19, 3,818.03 and 902.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.19, 3,818.03 and 902.50 is: 1,353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.19 : 3,818.03 = 902.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.19/3,818.03 = 902.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.19x = 3,818.03 × 902.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.19x = 3,445,758.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,758.02/2,546.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.30

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