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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.51, 3,820.17 and 902.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.51, 3,820.17 and 902.69 is: 1,354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.51 : 3,820.17 = 902.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.51/3,820.17 = 902.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.51x = 3,820.17 × 902.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.51x = 3,448,429.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,429.26/2,546.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.18

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