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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.31, 3,819.89 and 902.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.31, 3,819.89 and 902.51 is: 1,353.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.31 : 3,819.89 = 902.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.31/3,819.89 = 902.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.31x = 3,819.89 × 902.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.31x = 3,447,488.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,488.92/2,546.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.92

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