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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.32, 3,818.76 and 902.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.32, 3,818.76 and 902.43 is: 1,353.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.32 : 3,818.76 = 902.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.32/3,818.76 = 902.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.32x = 3,818.76 × 902.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.32x = 3,446,163.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,163.59/2,546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.39

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