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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.52, 3,820.38 and 903.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.52, 3,820.38 and 903.21 is: 1,355.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.52 : 3,820.38 = 903.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.52/3,820.38 = 903.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.52x = 3,820.38 × 903.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.52x = 3,450,586.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,586.32/2,546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.02

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